An apostrophizing drabble.
I can’t say that I miss you because I'd wanted you gone for too long. Admittedly, we had some fun together, but my belief strengthened that we were not compatible: I wanted to share my inner being with someone; you only wanted to push us out to join with others in a different way. I changed my world-view and its view of me; you were a vestige of a previous life.
We should have parted long ago. Now, finally, here I am, free of you and your hanging around. Although... I will always keep a piece of you inside me.
© 2007 JLW
Easter is a day to celebrate rebirth and the start of new life - in more ways than one.
Easter
By J. L. Wendelin
Easter.
An appropriate day to begin her RLE.
The mirror showed a young woman in a green, floral-print dress. Nervously, smoothing the skirt over her hips, yet again, she smiled. And donned her Easter hat, a present from her mother. The gift was a surprise after their turmoil during the past year.
A horn beeped out front; her mom, with a ride to church.
Adjust the hat, one last check in the mirror.
Retrieving her purse, she took a deep breath, let it out with an affirming, “You go girl!” and opened the door to a new day and life.
Copyright 2007 JLW
Inspired by a real side-effects warning I read. Another drabble.
Side Effects
By Jamie Lou
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“Yes, Tom, how can I help you?” my doctor answered the phone.
“Um, you know that new med?”
“Yes.”
“I saw a man in the mall today. I couldn’t take my eyes off his crotch. He was sexy. Made me horny. I was jealous of his girlfriend.”
“And the dresses! I was attracted to them. I wanted to try them. What really scared me was Victoria’s Secret. I wanted that silky material against my skin.”
“I’ve never been attracted to men or crossdressing before and the side effect warning says ‘Notify your doctor immediately of any changes in sexual interest’…”