Life With Dolapo

  How quickly time slipped away from them without their notice was nothing short of astonishing! Three hours had vanished in the blink of an eye, filled with laughter and deep conversations. Both of them sensed that if they had a whole day, they would barely scratch the surface of all they could discuss. Curiosity sparked an endless stream of questions, drawing them closer, like siblings discovering shared secrets. In those fleeting moments together, he felt an undeniable pull toward her—a desire to learn everything about her and to weave her into the fabric of his everyday life. He was captivated by the way her mind worked, and he knew, deep down, that there had to be a next time. And if she was willing, he wanted there to be many more moments like this.  These thoughts swirled in Lele’s mind as he waited alongside Fade for a tricycle (Keke) to fill up with passengers. Just as the tricycle was about to move, he gathered his courage and asked, “Can I get your number, Fade? I’d...

In the vibrant city of Ogbomoso, there lived a girl whose presence was as captivating as it was unique. Though her stature was petite, she radiated a powerful spirit that belied her small frame. With a soft, melodious voice and words that flowed like a gentle stream, she could charm anyone who crossed her path. Her movements were graceful, almost like a dance, filled with an elegance that seemed to transcend the ordinary. While many might label her as docile, nothing could be further from the truth when it came to her dreams. They soared higher than the tallest buildings in Ogbomoso and crashed with ferocity like the relentless waves at Nazaré. Her aspirations were colossal, their depth hard to comprehend, but she clung to them fiercely. They were her lifeblood, a fierce flame that propelled her forward even when the world felt heavy. In her heart, she knew that as long as she held onto her dreams, she possessed the strength to conquer anything that stood in her way. She met her fellow...

  Welcome to another season on The Life with Dolapo Blog!! Get ready for an exciting milestone in 2025 as we proudly celebrate five incredible years of creativity! Trust me, year five is set to be nothing short of spectacular, and you won't want to miss what we have in store! We’ve an exciting lineup this year! In addition to our beloved poems and short stories series, I'm thrilled to announce the introduction of fresh segments that will keep things lively.  Look forward to captivating Book & Movie reviews, Poems, Stories, the all-new HonestlyDee, and some fun random life updates to add a little spice to our discussions. Can't wait to share these moments with you! Love, Ifedolapo 

  Happy New Year Ifedolapo,  This is your year to embrace boldness and shine! Step out of the shadows, including your own, and let your audacity lead the way. This year, you accomplish the most awe-inspiring feats—all with remarkable ease and grace! Your words journey beyond the places you’ve set foot, opening doors to endless opportunities and inviting your feet to follow. It’s remarkably your best year yet!! Shine, superstar, shine  Ifedolapo

  Source: Google You'd think the sun will ease up on it's bright hot smile The clouds will gather to discuss and weep And the earth would revolt against the incidence of the night before But all seemed well again with the world Except for the fact that all wasn't in Mrs P's. Early the next morning Mrs P was up to send her children to school I knew this because of the pot, kettle, stainless clatter  Mr P wasn't back with the ' muscle "- The only car the family owned. So the children alongside Mrs P Will have to use Okada to get to school this morning The moment Mrs P got out of the four walls of her apartment What my eyes made out in pictures Caused my heart to fall. Picture this A shattered mug cup holding water in it  Pieced together by invisible bandages That’s what she reminded me of. She was battered like chin chin dough  She had bruises forming an alternating pattern  With her normal skin like the  Red, white stripe of a  Christmas cane. She hid h...

  Source: Google  Not again  Not again!!!! Those were the first two sentences  That left my mouth  As I heard Mr P  Pounding and stumping  On what I suppose is the body of his wife Mrs P With each pound  Came a scream of anguish  And with a stump  Tears, bruising and blood  Plates or were they bottles  were falling to the floor  shattering  The hysterical laughter  “Hahahahahahah” The cynical hissing “Mtchewwwwww” Every sound suddenly amplified  For all to hear  But what couldn’t be heard Was the fear that gripped  Their 4children while they lay on their shared bed To rest from the day’s play. The door banged shut And a car engine comes alive  That must be Mr P leaving. Good riddance  But I knew he would be back in the day like nothing happened  The tranquil that once enveloped  The night in my small community  Was Torn from head to toe  In just a second  In one c...