She stretched out under the sun,
chewed a piece of grass
and exposed her freckles.
They grew dark with worry.
But that was their issue,
not hers.
The sun would always be there,
burning if you got too close.
She clung to the rays nonetheless,
made them appear beautiful,
for she had to think that.
So she could concentrate on the warmth,
the distant embrace
to numb out the hard blow to her stomach,
(the boy’s stones)
after she heard those words.
LisaG, 2 months ago
Jess, I love how you entwine the everyday into your work. I do hope all is OK? And the sun continues to warm you….
markgb, 2 months ago
great title, beautiful writting as usual!
...you know that song kids always sing: “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” ...its all bullshit.
atomikboy, 2 months ago
I love Freckles!!!.....
Jessica Tremp in reply to atomikboy’s comment, 2 months ago
you can have mine…i’ll pop them in a paper cup
Luckyvegetable, 2 months ago
You are officially the queen of unbelievably fantastic titles…
I love this Jess, its sad, but in no way speaks of self pity, and as always, has so much of your strength of heart in it.
xo
Paul Vanzella
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2 months ago
wow Jess, what a great piece of writing.. love it!
karldenton, 2 months ago
Really like this writing Jessica… really like it!
aglaia b, 2 months ago
lovely, i feel warm! ;-)
Adrian Carmody, 2 months ago
You hang on to that paper cup my friend… you will give away those beautiful freckles over my dead body!
Jessica Tremp in reply to Adrian Carmody’s comment, 2 months ago
that’s nice to say and all, but you hit like a girl, you’ll be dead in no time x
Jessica Tremp in reply to Adrian Carmody’s comment, 2 months ago
everyone needs an Adrian like you
Damien Mason
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2 months ago
You are awesome Jessica.
Yasemin Sumner, 2 months ago
oh so pretty, the bright shiny sun, eh?
you did those dreamy musey thoughts justice indeed here, miss.
Chris White, 2 months ago
If you keep getting stones, stick eyes on them and keep them as pets.
bellmusker, 2 months ago
But that was their issue,
not hers
Blunt and beautiful….and with an ending that makes me want to send you bubblemails and pour you mulled wine until the cows come home (with cowbells, naturlich). Much love to you x x x
Jason Moses, 2 months ago
Oh, I love it, Jessica. Agreed the title is perfect.