Today Pegman took us to Dubai. Here is my 150-word story about that opulent city.
So much water. Blue as a single droplet clinging to a spike of grass. Bluer than my mother’s favorite cotton dress. And, sometimes, testier than my father. I suppose it would be advantageous to thank you for bringing me to your city of bright lights and big money, for once you loved me. Me a skinny, black-skinned girl from Darfur where water is as precious as your golden rings and diamonds. I remember the afternoon we met. Do you? I had walked five miles to draw water from the borehole, been raped by two Janjaweed soldiers. No, I correct myself, Janjaweed beasts. You, collector of rarities, saw beyond the bruises on my face, into my heart of kindness, or so you said. Now? I am too dark. Too primitive. Too stupid. I carry your child yet you send me back. Do not worry. You might find the Nazar in time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazar_(amulet)
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Oh I ache and anger for her! Wonderfully done.
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Thanks. I feel for the women of Darfur and do my best to save water, collecting it in a watering can when I rinse the coffee pot or dinner plates. I turn off the water when I soap up in the shower. I can’t imagine what those women go through every day. Thanks for reading!
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Dear Lish,
Such an infuriatingly beautiful story. Well written as always.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. I often get angry about the overuse of water. Like the man who took a 20-minute shower at the Y today (could hear the water running during yoga.) I say, “Get in soap up, rinse off and get out.” But that’s just me. I was raised that way. Glad you liked my story.
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So she gave him the evil eye. Sounds like a lot of people in her life need to meet a bad end.
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Thanks for stopping by and checking out the link to the Nazar. I wasn’t sure anyone would. Yep, don’t mess with women from Darfur. (Mmmmm… Seems like only the men cause her trouble.)
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The women need to stick together.
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Love the different descriptions of blue suggesting the water buy tying in to the Nazar as well. She has such a strong voice and will survive whatever happens. Him? I’m not so sure, spoilt as he has been.
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Thanks, Sarah Ann, I’m glad you caught the references to blue.
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