THE CHOICE
I grew up in the Valley of the Amazons surrounded by strong, beautiful and wise women. I learned to be fleet of foot, strong of arm and to make wise choices. I loved the women who raised me and my childhood was happy but there was always a dark cloud that loomed in the background. The women told me the day would come when I would need to leave the security of the Valley and follow the River of Life to the Tunnels of Choice. I would need to choose to take either the Tunnel of Self Reliance & Loneliness or the Tunnel of Love & Dependence.
So here I stand this day at the mouth of the tunnels ready to make this choice. Good thing I brought this pick along with me. Because all the days of my life I will chip away at the wall that separates my choices.
This is written in response to Sue Vincent’s prompt and for all the daughters of Amazons who continue to chip away at the wall.
Thursday photo prompt – Green#writephoto, https://s.vincent.com/2017/05/11.
Perfectly wrought and a message I will tuck safely in my heart.
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All women need a tool in their arsenal to break down barriers.
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Stark choices… she is right to bring the pick.
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I have a feeling she is going to have it all eventually.
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Perfect so well composed lines
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Excellent story!!
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A very inspirational piece. I love the upbeat style of writing here. It gives hope for the future.
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Thanks Need. I am so pleased that you found it hopeful.
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A most enjoyable read, Bernadette.
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Thank you.
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Oh Bernadette, great story. And fits the picture perfectly. The message is one I wish all mothers were teaching their daughters.
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Happy Mother’s Day my friend.
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Reblogged this on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo.
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Thank you Sue. Have a great Sunday.
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You too, Bernadette.
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Visiting from Sue’s. Lovely photo and great prompt.
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Thanks for the visit and taking the time to comment.
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We all need a weapon!
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Beautifully written,the telling and ending were just perfect!💖
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Thank you.
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I enjoyed it thoroughly.🤗
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Thank you so much.
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This is lovely dear Bernadette!
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Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day Lynn
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excellent metaphor…the lonely path ..very well written.
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Thank you.
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