Written for: Poets and Storytellers United Weekly Scribblings #44, Eye of the Hurricane (posted by Rommy) "In the idioms section of thefreedictionary.com, "eye of the hurricane" is described as follows: (1) Lit. the area of calm in the center of a tornado, hurricane, or cyclone. (2) Fig. a temporary peaceful time amidst more trouble and strife yet to come. For this week's prompt, I'd like you to craft your words around either meaning of this phrase." Her heart slowed to nearly normal beat. Least children were in school for next several hours. Her dour husband would not be home until six, which left her time to shop for dinner, do some light cleaning, and phone her sister whose nerves were on edge worrying about her. For now, wrapped in a shell of safety, she continued with her day. Who could say what would occur later. Maybe he'd be quiet and sweet. If he had a few drinks, riot would ensue, children in the middle. Her fragile shell would shatter into pieces. https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/
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Ah, time off from her pinnings. Good for her! It’s easier for a man, make an excuse and go.
Self time.
I did a lot of that towards the end of my first marriage. Second one only when the Mrs. Is playing cards or golf, etc. Otherwise we are “joined at the hip.”
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I am happy for you, Jim!
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A powerful and sobering interpretation of the eye of the hurricane!
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Thanks, Rosemary.
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Excellent poem ,,,,you capture the stress of so many abused women…very sad.
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Thanks, Cressida.
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Excellent. We have played with the same idea.
Anna :o]
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Yes, we have outed the abuse that does exist.
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