#writing | Inside the Mind of Isadora

June 21, 2022
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WDYS – Thomas Reads Aloud

Teachers saw the possibilities in Thomas. From the first day he entered the classroom, he was enthusiastic about learning everything there was to learn.

His mother had always taken pride in the way he looked. His father wore vests, and collared shirts, Thomas wanted to wear them too. When she heard the children would be reading from their primer on Friday, she was as excited as Thomas but nervous too.

Had he sufficiently learned to read after three months?

She thought he was bright, but she was his mother. After all, he was only 6.

She began to have thoughts of her own mother’s words:

A child is like a butterfly in the wind.

Some can fly higher than others

But, each one flies the best it can.

Why compare one to another?

Each one is different.

Each one is special.

Each one is beautiful.

She decided to have faith in her little Thomas.

2022©Isadora Delavega

The Power of Reading

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The Little Things

April 28, 2022 by Inside the Mind of Isadora 2 Comments

February 17, 2022
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Her Name is Ruby

She’s pensive.

He wonders if she’s unhappy with the long stem red roses. The florist had assured him that all women loved red roses.

She seems deep in thought.

He was hoping for a big smile and the touch of her soft hand on his. Instead, I’m feeling the Cabernet slide down my tightly muscled throat. Dating is difficult, but meeting for the first time in person instead of on Face Time felt awkward.

Ruby wondered if he could feel her angst.

She loathed her name. She was tired of being told it was an intense color. The only thing she felt strongly about was her angry resentment for her mother. She was a prostitute who wore ruby red colors because the men she accompanied prized the color, especially on her curvy body.

Was this a joke my mother played on me?

The name Ruby means nothing to me. It’s the color of blood, a sign of death. A death I would take pleasure in if it just happened to her by chance.

Yes, red long-stemmed roses from Randolph would have been lovely if she didn’t hate the color.

Smiling, she squeezes Randolph’s hand. “Thank you for the lovely flowers. You shouldn’t have”.

2022©Isadora DeLaVega

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February 7, 2022
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 9 Comments

The Positive of Negatives

On those particularly rough days,

when you’re not sure if you can possibly endure,

remind yourself, that your track record of bad days,

is being outweighed by your good days …

2022©Isadora De La Vega

December 7, 2021
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 19 Comments

Sunday Song – The Interview with God

People may not remember what you said,

but they will remember how you made them feel ….!!!

What happens in heaven?

Will I sit on a cloud?

Is walking or talking

Or jumping allowed?

Will I be on my own?

Or with some of my friends?

Does it go on forever?

Or eventually, end?

What happens in heaven?

Will I play a harp’s strings?

I can’t play piano

I can’t even sing.

Who chooses the music?

That angels inspire?

Who does the auditions?

For the heavenly choir?

What happens in heaven?

Are the streets paved with gold?

Is it crowded with people?

Who’s incredibly old?

Will I know who I am?

Will I know what I’m called?

If I pinch myself hard

Will I feel it at all?

What happens in heaven?

Do I go through a gate?

What if I get myself lost

Or turn up too late?

Is my name on a list?

Is the gatekeeper nice?

Can you sneak in for nothing?

Or is there a price?

2021©anonymous

November 15, 2021
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 13 Comments

No Words Left

It’s been a year now.

As I put the key in the door, I remember the day I realized I had to move in.

My father had always been demanding. I was reluctant to take on the responsibility.

Sure, I could have added him to the long list of seniors waiting for a room at the senior assisted living. But, after all, he was my dad.

On that summer morning, my father tried to open the neighbors’ door, helping me make my decision.

His memory was fading. Confused and exasperated, he called. I knew he was desperate. He would never admit his decline.

After he died, an older gentleman approached me at the wake.

He said, “You’re a good son.”

Sadly, Alzheimer’s had prevented my father from telling me.

2021©Isadora DeLaVega

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November 4, 2021
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 34 Comments

My Dog Fluffy

The unconscious loyalties of a dog:

A Friend

One who multiplies joys,

Divides grief

and, whose honesty

is invaluable

2021©Isadora DeLaVega

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You are to respond with something CREATIVE

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November 1, 2021
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A Child is Born

The urban sunrise was brilliant.

They enjoyed breakfast on the patio.

A game of chess in the garden was their plan for later that afternoon.

Suddenly, a cramp caused her body to flinch.

The intense suffering of childbirth had begun.

A precious child would be joining them soon.

Their lack of experience weighed heavy, draining their emotions.

They felt anxious; yet, they had been waiting months for this moment.

With tear-filled eyes, she grasped his hand and flinched again.

The physical pain would soon reward them with a glorious gift.

The gift will fill their hearts with immeasurable love and happiness.

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Take your inspiration this week from Valspar’s « urban sunrise »

and/or « awakening. » Tag your post #Paint Chip Friday, or #PCF …

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October 29, 2021
by Inside the Mind of Isadora 21 Comments

Carnival Horror

Adults held children while running and screaming in all directions.

Horror on their faces signaled an unmistakable accident.

Uniformed fair staff and guards gathered everyone to safe zones.

A day of carnival treats and rides; now, the scene of a devastating tragedy.

Shock and terror paralyzed me.

I declined Monica’s request that morning to escort her son, my daughter’s friend, to the fair. With six kids to monitor, I couldn’t manage any more.

A round-a-bout chair ride suddenly stopped causing the chain to sever her sons’ leg. My heart broke when I discovered it was Ryan who was injured. Despite many, many surgeries, he never was the same again.

Amusement parks were off our activities list from that day forward.

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Every Wednesday Crispina will post a photo like this one above.

You are to respond with something CREATIVE

Crimson’s Creative Challenge

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***** I wrote this story in 2015 for another challenge. It’s been edited and made a bit clearer. Enjoy … Isadora 😎