Grace Eliot

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“A Mother's Cross” by Grace Eliot

Submitted to Contest #108

In all aspects of life, we take on a part and an appearance to seem to be what we wish to be--and thus the world is merely composed of actors. -Francois de L Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680) She could see it now, the flames licking the bright yellow paint. Kissing the white trim before overtaking the façade. Ember’s and flames would dance in the night sky, while twinkling stars would waltz to the sound of the roaring. Her shoulders settled, and her clenched jaw loosened as her eyes closed. With a deep breath, she regained composure and responded...

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