LJ Idol Season 8, Week 30, Vacation

[imafarmgirl]

The mountains were blue in the distance. It was an exciting thing after driving out of the desert. We’d been on the road a while in this big adventure. Our cat, Maggie, had already escaped the car once, and ran into the desert. Luckily we were able to get her back

Comments

[imafarmgirl]

Thank you.

[ramboconan]

That's beautiful. You lulled me with the gentle memories of a child's summer vacation, which made the juxtaposition of your description of "real life" afterward even harsher and more jarring. Well done!

[imafarmgirl]

Thanks very much. That's sort of what I was aiming for.

[whipchick]

I'm glad you returned to Colorado :)

The idea that the mother is escaping and the child sees it as an adventure is such a compelling juxtaposition!

[imafarmgirl]

It wasn't until much later that I realized that there was something to escape from, or rather that the violence was escapable. When things got bad I'd just hide usually instead.

[n3m3sis42]

What a compelling story. I'm sorry you didn't get to escape permanently, but I'm glad your trip brought you peace.

[jem0000000]

*hugs* This is beautiful.

[imafarmgirl]

Thank you.

[jem0000000]

You're welcome.