Mary Grace Writing

Author: marygracewriting

Six Word Stories (15)

The workings of nature are intricate and beautiful. Fierce and unforgiving. Gently yet unrelenting. Stalwart, but still fragile. Every element working together in a mind-boggling harmony. All following rules human are still only beginning to grasp. Yet, we are privileged to watch their mighty witness. Witness to what? To that which holds all things together.…
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The Power of Story

Stories change people. Why do we tell stories?
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Six Word Stories (14)

The last few months have forced many of us to become all too familiar with ourselves. We have had time to think and think some more. This can be a good thing for people who have neglected themselves, forgetting how to listen to their own voice. Listening to self is important, but it should never…
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Release

Several weeks ago, I was asked to paint my first commission of 2021. I am honored to be a part of a friend’s grieving process. Trey, you were and are so loved.
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I used to choose a seat closest to the doors, in the single cubbies to either side of the true passenger compartments. “Why do you sit here all alone? It’s dangerous for a single girl.” I had never thought of it as dangerous before the question. I enjoyed the nods and light conversation with strangers.…
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One More Time

She poses, one hand at her waist, one lifted as if to invite a question. One skate blade poised, toe and tip to ice. The other is ready to propel her body into motion. She stands there, frozen, every muscle straining then relaxing, waiting. Then it comes, gentle notes drifting out of her deep and…
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Six Word Stories (12)

An artist can’t help but leave a part of themselves within their work, whatever form it takes. That is the beauty of art. I also believe that of creation, and the laws the universe follows. The Creator leaves his fingerprints within every law, truth, and formation in the universe. Have you ever really noticed the…
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Lavender (A Dribble)

Lavender crushed between finger and thump. Only one blossom. The scent gentle but true, only for the person holding it.
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Birth

Arms around me,holding tight.Eyes over shoulders,breaths just right. Seconds as hours.“Focus on me!”Pain with purpose,a family of three. Seconds blurred,moments etched.My mother’s heart,pulled, stretched. “Little one, it’s justyou and me.We can do this.” Push!One, two, three. Gush of ending,purple and blue.Rubbed til pink,each breath it grew. Birthing a miracle,forming a bond.Skin to skin,suckle, respond. Heart…
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Six Word Stories (11)

Red is the color of so many things. Holly berries, rose’s, valentine hearts. Red is also the color of loss. Red is the color of grief. Red can be the color of hope.
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