‘We’re off shoe shopping. Want to come?’
She inspects her callused, battered feet. Pretty shoes aren’t going to make a difference, are they? Not to mention that her feet have become so flat and wide she wouldn’t find a shoe that’d fit. She says no thanks but mentions she’s glad they invited her.
Not to mention she cannot go anywhere.
But everyone treats her as if she were still a member of the community. They visit her at the western edge to give her the opportunity to turn them down. She doesn’t have a choice, but she appreciates the charade.
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(Story 3 of 31 for Story A Day, inspired by the week 64 FFfAW photo prompt)
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I love this idea – a female Atlas holding up the sky and worrying about how wide her feet have become, pressed down by the weight she carries! Great short, Sonya
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Thank you 🙂
First thing that popped into my head…
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🙂
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How sad that she can’t go shoe shopping because her feet are calloused and wide. She has a lot of weight on her shoulders! LOL! Great story, Sonya!
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Thanks, PJ 🙂
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That’s very sad. I wish there was some way she could manage to go and find shoes. Lol. I can think of an online shop actually where you can get your shoes boots/custom made for wide feet/narrow calves/wide calves etc. It would be a good place for a person such as this. Their shoes/boots are stylish. Expensive, but worth it if you have problems such as this woman. lol. Great take on the prompt.
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There’s an idea… Thank you, Amanda!
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Where on earth did that come from? Relly different and I love it.Well done.
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You know, I saw the statue, thought of Atlas and that was that… But I admit it’s a bit weird 😀
Thanks!
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I can see the shoe salesman’s eyes….”Mam I think we just ran out of your size. You might try Big and Tall at the end of the mall.”
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🙂 very realistic possibility.
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Heh, indeed 🙂
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A story that reflects the prison of one’s insecurities.
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ooh, well put – thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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A playful take on the prompt! And thanks for sharing the info about Atlas, Sonya. A new learned myth for me. 😀 ❤
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Glad to be of service – thank you 🙂
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I like the weird. Very interesting take on the prompt, to get from there to shoe shopping!
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Thanks, Joy 🙂
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So, at first I didn’t see the sculpture. “AHHHHHHH!” Love it. Poor gal. 🙂
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It’s funny how different aspects of a picture jump out at different people. Thanks, Casey 🙂
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It’s okay to say, “how on God’s green earth did you miss the HUGE sculpture.” I get that a lot… 😉
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Great story. I love the whole idea of flat footed Atlanta!
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Thank you, Shivangi 🙂
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Wonderful story, Sonya! She is a realist and understands her situation, yet grateful to be thought of as still a member of the community. That, in itself, goes a long way in helping someone tolerate their situation.
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Great story, Sonya. 🙂 I love that the rest of the community still try to include Atlanta despite her not being able to move from her place. Nicely done.
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