Women In Wait
Nov 11, 2024
Drabble #127
Women form a circle hand in hand as the children play solemnly. The women are the walls, and the protectors from the beasts patrolling. The children hidden from view within the circle know that they dare not ask if they will be eating this day.
Things were different in this once prosperous village. Women walked freely unencumbered by fear and threats from those who took over. The past is gone and there is no future to speak of. So think the beasts. Poverty and lawlessness prevail. But not for long. The women will prevail. Stronger than ever .
