There are days my friend, with the wrinkled brow, sits with me and tells me her story.
The one she tells me today goes something like this: I’m a forty-year old woman. I have eight children; where they are I do not know. I live my life on the street; it is safer than going home to him. When I do go home, grandmother tries to shield me in her loving arms from the terrors of the night. I cry – my belly is so empty -but no one seems to hear. I drain the water and drinks from the glasses left by others- I am so parched. Can no one see me? Does anyone know my name?
I was tired of the abuse so one morning, after they had a long night, I escaped. I didn’t have a plan, food, or friends. I just had to leave. After days of wandering, almost giving up hope, a nice family found me starving on the side of the road.The bones protruded; I was gaunt. They took me to a shelter for the abused; they promised to help me regain my strength and find a place for me to live.
I live in a warm house now with children and a friend. I always have plenty to eat, a warm bed, and most importantly love.
My friend, Ginger, is sitting on my lap. She is looking up at me, this very moment,with her wrinkled brow. There is so much she can’t tell me- so many tales she is glad are in her past.
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Aaahhhh.
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Hey, wait a sec… cool story. Props on how you “framed it.”
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thanks – she gave me the words :}
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nice….great twist there at the end…my friend miko is getting pretty old…but her claws still smart.
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glad you liked it – my gal does have an interesting tale – she has taught me her survival techniques
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they do have so much to tell us! i’m glad she found you!
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I’m glad too thanks for your visit
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Awww… I love this!
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Thanks dear Patti
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Gewrinclod’s are sexy.
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Now if I only knew what a Gewrinclod was
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Oh I’m dense – wrinkles!!!!
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That was a great story. Enjoyed it.
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thanks – always enjoy your site
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Very, very nice! There are so many stories with a dog’s POV so it’s high time a cat got its due. (This is a cat, right?) 🙂
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I’m going to say pet to stay our of the fray
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The moment I read your headline, I thought of my big ol’ doofus of a dog and his expressive brow. Great TT.
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Very creative. I love the surprise ending. If our pets could talk they would probably tell us things that would break our hearts. Great TT post.
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What a wonderful piece. And a happy ending.
I am delighted.
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thanks – I like happy endings
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You wrote that with such elegance and feeling, it nearly broke my heart.
Just a quick thank you for stopping by my place this week on TT.
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well I’m glad it didn’t (break your heart)
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