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Longing

Longing

By Elsabright Published 2 years ago • 2 min read

Once upon a time in a quiet town , there lived a little girl named Aria , Aria was a curious child with bright eyes and an infectious smile, but beneath cute cheerful exterior lay a deep longing. Her mother, a skilled weaver, had passed away when she was just a baby. Aria had only a few faint memories of her, captured in the stories told by her father and the faded photographs that hung on their walls.

Each day after school, Aria would wander through their neighborhood , watching other children play with their mothers. She would see them wrapped in warm embraces, sharing laughter and whispers, and her heart would ache with a longing she could hardly understand. She would often sit by the riverbank, dreaming of what it would be like to have her mother by her side, weaving tales adventure and love. As little as she is

She asked her self “ what happened mother “,

One sunny afternoon, while exploring the forest near her home, Aria stumbled upon an old, abandoned cottage. Intrigued, she pushed open the creaky door and stepped inside. Dust danced in the sunlight that filtered through the broken windows, and cobwebs hung like delicate lace from the rafters. In the corner of the room, she discovered an old loom, half-hidden beneath a tattered blanket.

Aria ran her little fingers over the loom’s rough wooden surface, and suddenly, she remembered the stories her father use to tell about her mother. She had crafted beautiful tapestries, each one filled with vibrant colors and intricate designs that told tales of the of some Africans village history and dreams. Inspired, Aria decided she could weave something of her own—something that would connect her to the mother she never truly knew.

Every day after school, Little Aria returned to the cottage, gathering bits of yarn and fabric from their neighbors shop , Mrs Gwen Carlos She would sit for hours at the loom, practicing the techniques she remembered from her father’s stories. Few of their neighbors often passed by, curious about the young girl working diligently in the cottage. Some who goes to the neighboring town often brings her scraps of fabric or threads, and soon, a small community of kind-hearted neighbors began to support her.

As the weeks turned into months, Aria’s creation began to take shape. She poured her heart into the tapestry, weaving bright colors and patterns that represented her dreams and memories. She depicted scenes of a loving mother, holding her child, and they would dance among fields of flowers, the sun shining down upon them. With each thread, she stitched together the love she always yearned for, transforming longing into something tangible.

Finally, after months of hard work, the tapestry was complete. It was a beautiful representation of love, hope, and the bond between a mother and her child. Aria stood back to admire her creation, tears streaming down her little cheeks. In that moment, she felt a warmth envelop her, as if her mother was wrapping her arms around her , whispering words of love and encouragement.

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    Written by Elsabright