Caitlyn Howard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“For Me” by Caitlyn Howard

Submitted to Contest #50

“My name is Matilda Collins, and this is For Me.” I take a breath, set my stance, and say it again. “My name is Matilda Collins, and this is For Me.” My voice is too high. Reedy, like a little kid’s. I picture myself in stilettos and a ballgown, strutting on stage as the audience cheers, and try to speak more deeply, the way the boys do. All the women are jealous of me and all the girls want to grow up to be me. In my future, I’m receiving a Grammy, and Mom’s sitting in the front row, laugh-crying as I’m handed the golden gramo...

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