Pictures on my mind It’s my birthday today. I am a woman of fifty-five. It seems like fifty-five minutes now. The earliest memory I have is the…
2019
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2019
Male & female III. – at last
Finally, she said I realize now that I shouldn’t have bloomed for everyone who wanted to smell my scent. But it’s too late now; I’m old…
2019
Male & female II.
She said again This bloom has flowered, it’s time for the seeds now.I thought they were growing close by. Shouldn’t they? Well. Some do some don’t. When you…
2019
Male & female I.
She said I thought this bloom would be more red than it appears to be, she said. Doesn’t everyone deserve a red flower? Well. Some…
2019
Lizzie’s story – 18
Tomorrow – part 18, The End Tomorrow is the day, Manny will visit me for the first time in years. It’s been a while since…
2019
Lizzie’s story – 17
The matriarch – part 17 They have chosen me! Trusted me, expect me to lead and take care of them. I will grow up to…
2019
Lizzie’s story – 16
Ambition – part 16 I would like to change things around here. I see mothers and children having to part and that hurts. There must…
2019
Lizzie’s story – 15
Friendship, Carol – part 15 Lizzie, my friend. She has some hard times now, her kid lives outside the colony. They are separated now. If…
2019
Lizzie’s story – 14
Coming to terms – part 14 Manny, Manny, Manny, Manny. A wonderful boy. I’m so happy I was his mother, we have a special bond.…
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Lizzie’s story – 13
Separation – part 13 Manny has left. He lives with Boyd now. He is very brave, he has to be. I cannot do much for…