Photo by Graham A Stephen (http://geotopoi.wordpress.com)
She closed her eyes and made a wish. Watching the fluff from the dandelion float away with the breeze. She raced back inside the house, hoping her wish had come true.
Her heart sank. No, they were both still very much dead.
Lizzie dropped her axe and paced the floor.
*Lizzie Andrew Borden (July 19, 1860 – June 1, 1927) was an American woman who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe murders of her father and her stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. (Wikipedia)
*Photograph by Graham A Stephen (Click here to visit and follow his blog). ❤
Poet Rummager 
A very powerful piece, and interesting story. Regret and remorse, such terrible pain.
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Not as painful as what the father and stepmom went through, I bet. Yes, Scooj, regret and remorse can stab at the heart. I’m not sure if Lizzie felt any of that, but I hope so. Thank you, darling! xo
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Love it!
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So happy today to hear your two words! Thanks B. ❤
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great post. love the pic. have written on the dandelion too.
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Yes, you have a beautiful garden and those dandelions’ visits mustn’t be very welcoming?
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Par excellence as per usual. Encore, encore!
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Oh, you spoil me! Thank you, Apollo. xo
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Not spoiling only telling the truth.
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❤ Will be back online tonight. You can tell me more truths about myself if you're around! haha!!
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Succinct, witty, laconic, and dark, Rose, so very dark… How could I not approve?
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I couldn’t go on if you didn’t approve, dear Nick. Your writings are phenomenal, and what an honor for you to enjoy my work knowing the superb talent you possess. Thank you very much! ❤
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(Blushes furiously)
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This is lovely. Love your creativity. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Thank you very much, kally!
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You’re most welcome!! When you have time, pop by MiddleMe and say hi!
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I will later tonight!! Thanks Kally.
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I’m picturing this cute little girl hoping her goldfish are alive and instead I realize I’m reading poetry about about the zenith of domestic abuse. I kind of wish Lizzie had some goldfish to redirect her cutlery solutions.
I wonder how many murderers have made the same wish?
Quite a powerful writing. Well done.
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Fascinating question, Dr. J. I’m not sure Lizzie had a conscience, but I hope so. I do wonder about the real monsters out there… do they question anything they do? I appreciate your well thought through comments — I reflect and contemplate what you say. ❤
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A center of peace in middle of her hurricane, quite beautiful, Rose. Thank you.
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Hi Francis! I’ve always said that you’re a poet, and you always prove me to be correct. Do you notice that when I have a very dark and morbid post, you walk in and bring some sunshine? Stop ruining my dark!! I’M KIDDING! I love your positive point of view. We need more people like you. xo
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Haha! okaaaay ~_-! I didn’t consider my comment positive but just the beauty I saw in your thought. Actually to me there is so much beauty in the dark side 😉
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I couldn’t agree more, Francis! Thank you for your thoughts. I very much appreciate your words. 🙂
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Bravo.
50 words well spent.
Really did enjoy. 🎭
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Thank you, Alan!! Had you heard of Lizzie Borden before? I’m sure you had.
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Oh yes.
As a child I remember there was a rhyme.
Lizzie Borden had an axe
Gave her parents 40 whacks… 😟
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Or was it Gave her mother 40 whacks?
And something about 41?
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Haha!! Something like that 🙂
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https://juststuffifoundontheinternet.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/john-allen/
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I forgot you posted about this a few weeks ago. Thanks for the reminder! xo
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When I sa the post from the wordpress blogger about the sexual molestation, it all made sense!
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such clever impish tales you tell and blow away like bedeviled fairy dust
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Thank you, dear friend! I enjoyed reading your poetic comment. xo
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Ooh, gruesome twist at the end. Here was I thinking it was a nice gentle poem about dandelions. 🙂
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Then you saw it was my blog and realized that it couldn’t have been a sweet poem! Lol. Thanks darling BunK, your presence here is what I look forward to! 😘
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Aw, shucks… > Beams <
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So interesting… 😊
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Thank you, Xana 🙂
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You welcome.. 😊
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Poignant
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Thanks Graham 🙂
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Powerful. A good read..
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on KCJones.
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