"Strong Women" drabbles by Neville Hunt

Toeing the long line

Strong Women #1

I married into a long line of strong women. Matriarchs. Shes who must be obeyed. My own strong one is currently occupying herself with her family trees.

Old photos have been unearthed from the attic. Sepia and early monochrome studies in formality. But aside from the occasional token male, looking scared, they’re all studies of the kind of women you wouldn’t want to meet on a dark night.

Dark dresses and even darker countenances challenge anyone out there looking in. “Don’t mess with me... or else!”

Me, I know my place.... and maybe I’ll get up off them one day.