A to Z Challenge: Letter G.
Gypsy.
Gripping my shaking hands tightly the woman whispered feverishly, tracing the heavy creases that marked each hand. She let out a worrisome
groan whenever her fingertips touched upon the bruised and twisted lines, deeply coloured acrylic nails
grating along my nerves. Eyes entranced by this
gypsy as she deciphered the message on my palms inscribed by chance,
gritting my teeth awaiting her verdict.
Glancing up at the walls I focused on the antiquities this eclectic woman had claimed, the pastel portrait of a girl from some naive century
grabbing my attention.
Without knowing I could tell she was
graceful, poised in a light blue gown she appeared radiant.
Gentle slender hands held the end of a parasol, a devilish
grin as she twirled it in the
glorious summer scenery. Rich hair flowing free I
grew envious and longed for my tangles to resemble this petite
goddess. The question escaped my lips and the
gypsy listened to my appreciation before releasing my hands.
Raising the candle that lit this small room she revealed an aged photograph with bony fingers hiding a
gaunt face, the photographers hand outstretched towards the wild hair. A
gruesome contrast.
"There lies a
ghost within all of us, bear
grief well before it taints your soul as it did hers. Always see past the
guile a painting forms." Placing a dusty laced corsage in my hands she escorted me out the door. "Spirits are
glad when they find their kindreds, her
ghost follows you now".
Standing in the
grey dusk, I stroked the light blue stain flower, a treasured
gift.
Genuine,
Jaq xx
Mixtape:
Golden Years - Bliss N Eso
Griffin - The Medics
The Good News - Philadelphia Grand Jury
Gabriel - Joe Goddard
Glass Jar - Ball Park Music