MIRACLE

TRUE STORY

It was 12:46am

The harmattan was bitting,

Yet I was sweating profusely,

I had been in labor for over twelve hours

I was frail, and tired

Suddenly The room went silent

I heard the nurses whispering 

...my baby was born dead.

I started sobbing uncontrollably reminding God about his promises 

The nurses joined in the prayers 

While the doctors battled to get her to breathe

After what seemed like a lifetime,

...a miracle happened.

She made a tiny wail

...The promise keeper showed up

...God showed up

Author's Note

I appreciate polite feedback

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this intense drama in less than a hundred words blew me away. as a man, i have no idea what giving birth is like, so reading about it was eye-opening. but the next conflict arises straight afterwards. i was stunned, too shocked to be heartbroken. at the end, i breathed a sigh of relief. it was a tense, nail-biting narrative. however, that the miracle came through in the end gives it a great moral.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Your words humble me.What’s a writer without a reader?
Thank you Ern.

[Daz]

Wonderful story. I was so happy this had a happy ending. Also I love that you mention the dry harmattan weather of the west African coast. From December to February. So we get a feel of the story. Thanks for sharing the miracle.

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Nothing brings me joy like a mutual understanding of words and their power.
Thank you Daz.read moreNothing brings me joy like a mutual understanding of words and their power.
Thank you Daz.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Ah, this is probably the shortest amazing story I've ever read! Wonderful ending, dear. I never thought it was coming despite how short it was. Talented write! tyfs

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

Thank you Cyprian.I appreciate it.