Magpie Tales is a creative writing blog by Willow at Life at Willow Manor. Click on the link to see the other entries. ***
The invisible bond that ties mothers and sisters and daughters together. Starting out as a young, innocent girl who believes in fairy tales, then learning of love and heartbreak. Loving a man and all that entails. Feeling life growing inside, the pain of bringing a child into the world and of loving that child with all your heart. Feeding, clothing, cleaning, making do, taking the smallest piece or doing without. Taking care of the young and helpless and the old and frail. Beauty secrets and giggling conversations with girl friends. These are the things that tie me to this world and give meaning to my life. Only the procreation of the species -- as magical and yet mundane as that.
(edited to better reflect the prompt)
This is a 'fierce' Magpie! Brava!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, Shari.
ReplyDeleteTender thoughts. Beautiful. Thank you for writing this all down.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean.. :)
ReplyDeleteVery well spun! I love reading stories.. I know the place now.. Huge Hugs xox
Tere's something sad, regretful about your take. Perhaps that really is what she thinks behind her enigmatic smile.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and the last line certainly rings true for all us ladies.
ReplyDeleteMagical and mundane, yes. I love how you unfold your womanly tales, Shari.
ReplyDeleteShe smiles like she carries the weight of the world but can't show it-like all women do at times. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyable, lifewise work.
ReplyDeleteBound with love and honor is that work!
ReplyDeleteI agree Shari....this is beautiful and true! :-)_
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