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Mojirade Gbadamosi's avatar

I really enjoyed this story's soft and gentle narrative. The beautiful portrayal of Tademise and Olamilekan's love story had me completely invested. I felt like a silent observer, witnessing Olamilekan’s emotions firsthand. The poems added an extra layer of depth, conveying the pain, regret, and anxiety that he felt so effectively.

I read the ending- the part where they were at the bar while listening to LMLY, and it made that part come alive more.

The writing was raw and real. Well done and welcome back , sir! This is a perfect 'back like I never left' story for us, your readers.

I look forward to reading more!

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thanks Mojirade for your thoughtful comment. I am glad the story was as beautiful to you as it was to me. I look forward to writing more stories as beautiful as this. They'd be reflections of our shared humanity and lived experiences. It's good to be back.

Yisro'el's avatar

"Life has a way of circling back, not to what you lost, but to what you left too soon."

This had the most impact👆

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Yes, life is often like that. I am glad it had the impact it did. Thanks for reading Yisro'el.

Joshua Oluwole's avatar

This is so timely and unveiling.

Thanks for this beautiful piece, sir.

Will surely come back to this!

Mercy Ojochegbe's avatar

The depth in these lines lingers… not just read, but felt.

Welcome back sir, This is such a beautiful piece!

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Mercy.

I'm glad you found the story impactful

RHODA OYENIRAN's avatar

Wossh, But life has a way of circling back, not to what you lost, but to what you left too soon... This is timely, I got the message. Thank you, Sir

More Insight and welcome back, Sir

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thanks Rhoda.

It's good to be back.

The King's Daughter's avatar

This write up is so amazing and touching too. 🥹🥹

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am so glad you found it touching and amazing.

Bamidele Temitope's avatar

This is really beautiful, Sir Israel.

Every lines and words speaks to me softly and differently, because I was able to grasp the quiet struggles of both lovers and how communication with poetry is efficient.

Thank you so much, Sir.

I'll gladly look forward to reading beautiful stories from you. 🧎‍♂️

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Temitope. I am glad you enjoyed the piece. Let's look forward to more beautiful beautiful stories from me.

Godsdesire Akpodiete's avatar

This is a very beautiful piece, Pastor Israel

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am glad you enjoyed it, Godsdesire.

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am glad you enjoyed it, Godsdesire.

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am glad you enjoyed it, Godsdesire.

Dorcas Adeodun's avatar

This… is so beautiful. There are no words to describe the depth of this piece. Thank you so much for writing.

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am glad you found it beautiful, Dorcas.

Oluwatomisin Felicia's avatar

This is so beautiful 😍

You can feel the love intertwined in every word and line😊😊

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thanks for your kind words, Felicia. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Omole Daniel Ayobami's avatar

Well written sir, I hope this is your personal life narrative..

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

Thank you Daniel...every fiction has elements of non-fiction in it.

Ajibola Oluwalola's avatar

'Yet every departure, no matter how thoughtful, leaves a mark: a subtle absence that reminds you of what once was'

Hmm… this runs deep. Deeper than one might think.

It was such a beautiful read. I genuinely enjoyed every part of it. It made me think about love again, in a calm and hopeful way.

Israel Olaniyan's avatar

I am glad you you enjoyed it and that it rekindled beautiful emotions. Cheers