CHAINS
I was twelve
when the trader threw my dead mother overboard and kept me for himself.
He sold
the beautiful babies I bore him, then took a younger girl to his bed and sold
me to a rich businessman.
I cooked
and cleaned for them, nursed their children, ate only their scraps. At night
they locked me in the outhouse – on the back of that door I scratched every day
of my years of slavery.
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/ from whence you can follow the link to read other stories prompted by CEAyr's photograph.
Oh, such a big story in so few words. Another mini marvel from you, Liz!
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen. I tried to find another ten words but it seemed right to leave it at 90!
DeleteOh, such a big story in so few words. Another mini marvel from you, Liz!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I'm lost for words, Liz. Powerful stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. That door have me the shivers so this story is what came out.
DeleteA very strong story. Poor woman.
ReplyDeleteSlavery hasn't been abolished yet. Thanks for commenting, Sandra.
DeleteDear Lizzy,
ReplyDeletePowerful story. To imagine such a crime in the modern world. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle. The trouble is, such things are happening in the modern world.
DeleteA disturbing tale indeed.
ReplyDeleteMy story is called Sally's Secret
Thanks for reading and commenting, Keith.
DeleteUnfortunately this is still true in too many places. Powerful story!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ga H.
DeleteNice ending to show how current this story is.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn - I wondered who would pick up on that!
DeleteWhat a heartbreaking story, Liz. Dawn makes a great point. This tragedy doesn't stop. You captured it well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. I loved yours too.
DeleteThis is so sad... stories like this seem to happen, but at least there might be a change... Hope she can get her children back as well.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a happy ending indeed, but where would she start?
DeleteThat ending was a shocking twist. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Thanks Arlee - and welcome to my blog!
DeleteOh what an ending! Very good - pulling the story into modern times makes your point so strongly.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margirene - I am glad it worked.
DeleteGreat story of white slavery for so few words, Liz. Good writing. ---- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteThanks Susanne, though it's not always white - or white on black either. Many modern slaves are black serving black masters.
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