Your prompt today is to incorporate these words into a poem or story - Scant, debonair, illegitimate
I hope you like my take on the Cinderella story.
Beggar to Belle
A stern look crossed her face
As she looked down her nose in disgust
At the scene before her
Speaking slowing she announced
Why ever would you stay in this place?
I cowered before my formidable aunt Apologizing profusely for my humble home Full of hand-me-downs and layers of dust In stark contrast to her debonair looks Even the sole chair was at a slant She flicked at the dirt before sitting And faced me with a furrowed brow Crouched on the wooden floor I waited A lady had no place in my home To my surprise she began reminiscing She told me of her youth and gentleman callers The grand balls and finery How she fell in love but was abandoned Left with a broken heart in despair But forced to obey her fathers orders Subjected to a year in the country Hidden away to protect the family name Then forced to give away her daughter She spoke through the saddest of tears Scorned for her effrontery Uncomfortable at her confession I wiped my dirty hand and placed it on her lap To my surprise she grasped it to her lips Forgive me child for what I did Realization showed in my facial expression Through happier tears she spoke Yes, you are my child and I want to take you home There are no men to dictate to me now I’m free to love you if you will allow She stood and held me within her velvet cloak Without a backward glance I exited my shack Excited to start a new life with my mother No longer suffering in scant conditions My life would be full and wonderful Never again frightened and running back She told me to hold my head up high No matter my attire Soon I would be dressed in finery And enjoying a courtier’s life In the coach I imagined it all in my mind’s eye A grand mansion my abode ever so noble An illegitimate daughter finally home I was treated with respect and courted My secret completely hidden from all I became a stunning society belle Let's see what you can come up with.
Hi Mandy,
Just wanted to tell you that I have enjoyed reading your blog.
I recall that awhile ago you asked me to do something but I cant remember what it was. If I am right, will you refresh my memory? I have been so busy with the release of Husbands And Other Sharp Objects and traveling to speak that there have been many cracks in my sidewalk.
All the best,
Marilyn Simon Rothstein
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Thank you for your kind words. I have author interviews all through this year – unfortunately I now only have a couple of Friday’s free in December but you are welcome to one. I may have to continue into the New Year! Let me know send me an email.