dragon skin marks
tight cage of expectations
finally freed, scarred
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
Inspired by Mindlovemisery’s Fairy Tale Prompt #2
(albeit late), which called for a darker twist on a tale with a stepmother.
17 thoughts on “Stepdaughter’s Lament”
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Oh gosh – mother-in-law’s hey! Still you never know – sometimes a heart does hide beneath the dragon skin. My own mother-in-law has come up trumps for me right now – totally unexpected. You just never know what people are capable of when life gets truly difficult. Hope yours m-i-l mellows with time
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My mother-in-law and I are not exactly soul-mates, but we got along pretty well. This was meant to be my stepmother, and was more remembering my relationship with her when I was 18. We get along most of the time now. It’s amazing how parenting can really change one’s opinions. Thanks for commenting!! Blessings, Brenda
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I realised after I commented I’d gotten my wires crossed (again!) – thanks for being so patient in your reply. I’ll pay more attention next time. 🙂 Too many things on my mind today.
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No worries, sometime we make mistakes that help us focus on ourselves without realizing. I thought perhaps you needed to talk about your mother-in-law. I’m glad she’s come up trumps for you. Warmly, Brenda
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No need to talk about her. She’d just rung me up that’s all. 🙂
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How’s the house hunt going?
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Amazing how deeply spiritual insights are conveyed with so few words! I love how this is written on/in nature too, just for reading. I love it, this is fantastic!!!!
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Thank you! I was afraid my usual readers would find this one too dark. I’m glad you like it! Brenda
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Oh my a dry and thirsty vision here! I love this! Great work in just a few short words!
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Thanks!
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Wow, powerful imagery there, Brenda.
AnElephant frets.
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“If you be pungent, be brief; for it is with words as with sunbeams – the more they are condensed the deeper they burn.” – John Dryden
Scars make us stronger, my friend, fret not. Hugs, Brenda
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Wonderful story told in Haiku!
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Thanks!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Exceptional combination of lyrics and image. Greatly enjoyed.
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Thanks!
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