By Molly Prep
Before, we lived a life of dirt, of disorder, of necessity. Dust filled our lungs instead of air. We were ignorant of soap and water’s rituals, how to bathe work’s grime away. We knew nothing of meals made with love. Cobwebs sewed our house together.
We were grateful at first, after she arrived; grateful for her warmth and songs.
But now that she’s gone, we’re left staring at the blisters on our scrubbed palms. We sleep with aching stomachs, full of loveless food. Without cobwebs, our home will surely collapse.
We wish she’d wake up.
No, we wish she’d never come.
Love this POV and imagery of their daily life. “Cobwebs sewed our house together” is a great line.
A wonderful retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. I really like it. Expressive beyond the story too in terms of the emptiness we often feel when love comes into our lives and then leaves.
My thoughts precisely.
I was grabbed by the first few words, and hung on for dear life until the last.
Beautiful and evocative. Puts the dwarves in a whole new light.
Love this remake of the fairy tale. Original and unique. Well written, too. Love’s labours lost, eh?
Loved from start to heart wrenching finish! Exceptional imagery and attention to detail.
Captivating! I loved reading this. I’d skipped over the title and so it was a delight to read it and get who the “she” was. Well done!