Lilian’s Poetry, by Mark Tulin – Friday Flash Fiction
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Lilian's Poetry, by Mark Tulin
13/3/2020
Lilian wrote beautiful poetry. She sat in her window seat at night with the lights turned low while everyone slept.
Lilian grew up in a house where only her parents could express feelings. For Lilian, poetry was a source of strength and courage. If her mother found out, however, she’d shame her for penning words that dance and sing on the pages. She feared her mother would take her verse, invading her privacy, and sharing her soul with mocking strangers. So, she hid her poetry in a location where no one could find it, a secret place in her heart.
Crow On The Wire 
So beautiful even in the sadness.
Thank you…😊
Beautiful, I can relate💖
Thanks, Judy.
I, too, can relate with Lilian’s fear of exposure of her secret love.
🙂
Having to hide what you hold most dear for fear of ridicule is a horrible place to be.
Yes. The belief that your essence is somehow shameful.
Loved this, Mark!! Great message on protecting our inner voice!! Bravo!!
Thank you, Chuck.
Man, that puts things into perspective.
How so?