Daughters
Daughters.
An online acquaintance of mine recently had her second child and first daughter, Geneva. They are calling her Evie. It is already so easy to see how much the mom loves her new daughter just in the words she posts up on her blog. It is a truly beautiful thing to read about.
The love between mothers and daughters is a very special bond. The same goes for fathers and their little girls. The love there is abundant and meaningful. When that relationship doesn’t turn out the way it should, the bond is greatly missed – especially in the life of the daughter.
Today I would like you to write about the parent-daughter bond (or lack thereof) in the form of a poem, short story, or telling of stories in your life. Anything goes for today.
If you aren’t a daughter and/or don’t have a daughter, try writing a letter to your imaginary daughter. Talk about all the things you would want in a relationship with your daughter and would want for her future.
Before you start writing, remember to take a few deep breaths and let your mind clear. You could even, if you have the time and the inclination, try meditating for five or so minutes using the word ‘daughters’ as a mantra to help get you to focus. Try to shut up all the voices that will interrupt your writing process with to-do lists and doubts about your writing abilities. Your time now is just to let the writing flow…
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