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Rejoice Praise

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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FOOLISH BRAVERY

Submitted to Contest #57

Back then in my secondary school days. I hadn't been much of a storyteller, although, I was a first-class student, I always had poor grades in my exams and tests. "Dumb ass", "witty-nitty", my mates gave me weird and humiliating nicknames. "Biggie, Elephant, Chimpanzee, Gorilla" and other wicked, ugly names weren't left out. I was chubby, round, and plump, with a big sized lip which seemed too heavy for my mouth to bear, but, I'm all grown up now...it's been seven years since after secondary school. I was called 'ugly' by my classmates...

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REGRETS

Submitted to Contest #54

"Not everyone deserves a second chance", this was Kira's words to me as she registered her displeasure towards me on account of my betrayal to Taoma. ****** Taoma and I have been buddies since childhood. We met first at Saint Paul Anglican Church, Lagos, after I and my parents relocated to Banana Island, Lagos, Nigeria. ***** I am the only child of my parents, and so, Taoma became my friend and sister. Our fondness and closeness made both parents closely knitted and related. We celebrated our birthdays together too. We are both May borns...

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I OVERCAME

Submitted to Contest #51

For seven (7) years, I lived in self-pity, bitterness, pains, and low self-esteem. If gold medals were to be awarded to ladies/beings who truly are fighters and have fought against their pasts, coming out stronger and better, I deserve to be awarded one, unbiased.For seven years, I had no voice, neither was there an ear that was ready and willing to lend me its attention and listen to my ordeal, nor a willingness from my side to yell it all out either.My nature and personality as a shy person, introverted and a victim of inferiority complex ...

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