FRIDAY FICTIONEERS - LANDLOCKED - MY 100 Words by Linda Palund

LANDLOCKED

        I am landlocked. 

        So far from the sea of my girlhood, where I swam as free as a dolphin. 

        A little mermaid, a water ballerina, a foolish lovelorn child who signed a contract. 

        How can a girl of 20 make a decision that changes her life forever? 

        How can she be allowed to say yes to youthful passion, yes to daily struggle, yes to a husband who will lead her here, to Kansas City.

       Prisoner of a contract signed 40 years ago.
       Is it true?
       What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder? Nor woman?

       I am lovelocked. 

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FRIDAY FICTIONEERS - A HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MY 100 WORDS BY LINDA PALUND

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

            I offered her trucks and trains, but she only wanted to play with dolls.  Above all, she wanted to be a fairy princess. 

            Who was I kidding?  My daughter would never have choices.  She was born sick and even after the operation, she would never run and play like the other kids.

            She’s 37 years old today and I don’t think she’s ever had a moment of true happiness.  If only I was the fairy princess, I would wave my magic wand and make her well. 

            Then I would wish her a Happy Birthday and my wish would come true.

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