Brigits_Flame Week 3 Prompt: Happiness Is...

[aisling87]

“And big windows… stained glass windows … no wait… see, in the ceiling like this” I sketch waxy cerulean shapes onto the back of a paper grocery bag.  My cousin studies it, and selects a wild-strawberry crayon to help me color.  “Yes,” I encourage her, “Oh, that’s perfect.  There. The glass will show pictures of fairy tales.”

“Fairy tales?”

“All

Comments

[attentionhoard]

This is an awesome entry. It's my favorite of yours and I totally, totally can relate to it.

I'm exhausted most days because I work seven days a week to pay for school and rent and expenses. We still have to find time for the things that make us happy, though.

Great entry, (again)

[aisling87]

Thank you! I am very glad you enjoyed it.

And I know what you mean about feeling leeched in order to go to school. Sometimes I wonder if what I gain from college is worth what I give up for it ... but I never seriously consider leaving.

[ursulawade]

Really nice job. I love the use of the word cerulean. You masterfully captured the simplicity of true happiness without making it seem trite or fake. Nice work.

[aisling87]

:) Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[smz12231994]

Excellent!
I can't decide whether I like this one or the one you did last week better! They're just soo good!

[aisling87]

:) Thank you! I'm really glad you like them.

[lacruciverbiste]

b-e-a-utiful. hope i get to edit it this week!i love your work.

~la cruciverbiste :)

[aisling87]

:D Thanks so much! I really appreciate that.

[intermezzo_poet]

I loooooooooved the detail, particularly in the beginning. You managed to develop the characters and their relationship not through an explanation, but a demonstration of something as simple as drawing and coloring a picture. It's the typical show vs. tell, but it's harder to find (not to mention write) than most people think. You executed it beautifully. The end was sad, but true... and I loved the little girl's determination. Nice work!

[aisling87]

Thank you very much! I really enjoy your writing so that means a lot. Show vs. tell is something I'm always working toward, so thank you for letting me know it was successful this time. :)