DIGGING- Week 1 of Brigits Flame

[wierdauntie]

I am leafing through the wedding cards, feeling vulnerable, as if she will stick her head around the corner and catch me. I waffle between an elegant minimalist card, cream stock  embossed  with the shape of a wedding dress that says inside,

“Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness…”

and something more lush, with transparent inserts and raised

Comments

[bluebirds_sing]

Loved how you built this. You went with the minimalist card and I think here you went with the minimalist writing, as well. Now, this gave strength and beauty to your words. And, since I read from previous comments that this is autobiographical, let me add that I’m equally sure that your sister will see your love through your plain well wishing for her.
Thanks for sharing. And good luck! :)
Tina

[cedarwolfsinger]

Well written. So sorry that you had to hurt so hard to write this. Family is hard -- one reason, I think, that I have so much "family of choice". Love and hugs, dear.

[merthin]

Beautiful piece. I really enjoyed this. - I hope the 'lesson' (who ever it belongs to and whatever it is) can be learned quickly and easily such that you and your sister may know each other again.

[jamais_toujours]

This piece is beautiful, but so sad. I was crying reading this. Your sister is lucky to have someone to love her so much. I hope she comes back to you.

[lacombe]

I like the detail you added about the cashier. It really is these little things- those happy moments when a stranger says the right thing at the right time- that can make all the difference. It's very intuitive and demonstrative of good writing instincts to include that.