Photo Courtesy of Ted T
Beauty in the most unlikely places – this picture is all sorts of interesting. ‘Why?’ is the big question that comes to mind. ‘Why not?’ is the most likely answer. Sometimes you just don’t get to know. You just get to live it.
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Pottyville
Momma always said ‘bloom where you are planted’. She had no idea what that really meant.
Living on the streets as long as I have, I make my home wherever and however I can. Sometimes I imagine a place all mine, with windows and a garden and walls that don’t let the wind through. Dreams come easier when it’s dark and I can’t see the edges. Daylight brings it all back.
So I look at my garden and smile. The pansies dispel the gloom in spite of their unorthodox placement.
Momma would just love how I’ve embraced her motto.
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© Erin Leary
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I loved the bit about not being able to see the edges. Such a perceptive piece, Erin. And you’re early too! 🙂
Dear Erin,
All I can say to this piece is ‘breathtaking.’ There’s so much story between the lines. Love it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Whether this is the voice of a human or a petunia, it works.
I love this… so beautifully written…
It strange how hopeful this piece is despite the characters situation. The voice feels authentic too.
Tracey
Imaginative, and positive in spite of the situation.
Just loved your take on this weeks photo.
Great story. If you can’t actually see beauty, imagine it.
I love that your protagonist is keeping faith despite her bleak situation.
“Dreams come easier when it’s dark and I can’t see the edges. ” Love that line!
This is great, so descriptive. It makes me hope with the protagonist that one days the dreams will come true. And it’s a good motto to live by.