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.
Mandy Eve-Barnett's Blog for Readers & Writers 
April 4, 2018 at 12:58 pm
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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April 4, 2018 at 1:53 pm
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.
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