The artist places the unfinished portrait on the easel.
“Your decision,” he says.
Esme stares at the flawless features, feels a yearning for this vibrant youth – her face full of expectation.
Yet what is a life lived without the experience shown?
“Paint every line, every blemish, every scar,” she says.
Lesley Bungay wrote this story.
Brava!
Yes! Every mark is earned.
Yes! They are marks of accomplishment.
Good decision, great story!
Love this!
Beautifully painted!
Thanks for reading, glad it resonates :)
I love stories about growing old gracefully. Thank you for that.
This is lovely
Love it!