A Strange Paradox

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Written, August 19, 2024
For The Contest, “Picture Prompt Paradox”
Sponsor, Margarita Lillico

My Mom laid the rule- no sex till you wed. A strange paradox was unveiled instead: old print of her as a bride- and there is me by her side! So do what she's done- or do what she said?

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Terry Miller

Date: 9/12/2024 1:43:00 AM

Very well done, congratulations.

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/9/2024 8:39:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wisdom-filled poetically. God bless you.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/9/2024 4:14:00 PM

Sandra, CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/20/2024 9:50:00 AM

Dear Sandra, what a delightful read and surprise! Ahh the mistakes of being a parent. There is a great deal of wisdom in your words. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/19/2024 10:00:00 PM

Do as I say, not as I do, LOL the most famous of wisdom's, loved this!