This week’s prompt is “RUBY”. I found myself being influenced by some Stones. Sorry the theme is similar to my last story. I think they complement each other.
Goodbye Ruby
Monday, she’s the office executive, toiling long after the others have left.
Tuesday, she’s the doting mother, kissing away pain and remembering to listen.
Wednesday, she’s the caring daughter, running errands for those who no longer can.
Thursday, she’s the volunteer, giving to society for no financial gain.
Friday, she’s the exercise freak, working out to work off all the excess grams.
Weekend, she’s the cleaner, the cook, the hostess, the party-goer.
They’re full of praises. They say she’s wonderful. They’re amazed she manages to do so much. I know one role she’s forgotten about. Goodbye Ruby. I’ll miss you.
May 2, 2012 at 5:01 pm
these are so crazy. I can’t imagine having to write just 100 words!!!
but this one is a lovely description.
Mimi Torchia Boothby
May 2, 2012 at 9:28 pm
What is the one role that she’s forgotten? I’m guessing it’s friend or sister? Very good description of many of our lives even if most of us don’t have all the roles going on at once. I’d love to be able to compartmentalize into this neat one day – one role arrangement though.
May 2, 2012 at 10:44 pm
Lovely and very original!
May 3, 2012 at 2:38 pm
This is really good. A clever take on the prompt. My guess is that Ruby has focussed on everything except the one who loves her – which may be a spouse, partner or family member. Doesn’t it just remind us that we women try to be the perfect everything all the time?
May 3, 2012 at 3:54 pm
That’s my guess, too. To answer your question… yes.
May 3, 2012 at 8:14 pm
That was very bitter sweet. On the one hand admiring of all she does, and on the other, resentful she has forgotten him/her. Lovely piece.
May 4, 2012 at 1:45 am
Great piece of writing – and as Lynda says, a real reminder that we women try to be all things for all people and sometimes forget to slow down and find time for our partners – not just to love, but to take the time to be loved as well, rather than just admired.
May 4, 2012 at 9:53 am
Nice original piece that strikes a chord. Well thought out.
May 4, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I agreed with this. very Cleverly done.
May 4, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Beautiful description of all of the ways women try to please others, even if they enjoy doing a lot of it. And, how easy it is to forget those who are close to us, sitting on the periphery. Husband or lover, perhaps?
Nicely done!
May 6, 2012 at 9:20 am
Very clever, sounds like a partner is being neglected while she tries to be everything to everyone. Love the addition of the stones video.
May 6, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Sounds like us all at one time or another. Nice piece.
May 7, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Very interesting thoughts. We can never really know the impact of our decisions. Thanks for sharing.
May 7, 2012 at 7:55 pm
Ooooh, I know who she’s forgotten. Too bad, because now he’s gone. =(
May 9, 2012 at 12:42 am
I love the diary and how it illustrates the many roles we have to play each week. I suspect it is herself she has forgotten but then – don’t we all!
May 9, 2012 at 8:20 am
Ha – nice idea. I love the way leaving something out causes readers to interpret the story in different ways.