She quit the family business to start something of her own. It’s not an easy task. She had always worked in a well-defined structure. The absolute freedom she has now, excites as well as unnerves her.
“I saw the angel in the marble, and carved till I set him free”, famously said Michelangelo of his epic statue of David.
There are not just miles, but light years to go, before she reaches her destination. The greatest gift she is born with, is her hunger for perfection and the ability to see that angel in the marble – her fiery soul.
Reena, one of the articles from my coursework this week says writing should be something we desire and fear. Your flash reminds me of that — exciting and unnerving.
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Thanks for sharing the nugget! The fear for me is that the narrator or character often usurps controls from political correctness and diplomacy.
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I especially like that last line.
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Thank you so much!
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Strong piece. I wish I had such a gift, I tend to have to stick bits back on I’ve accidentally cut off 😉
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Thank you, Chris ☺
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