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There was an old maiden living across the streets of Auburn known for her eye-catching clothes. Her real name’s Marga, but her neighbors call her “The Lady in Odd Skirts.” Every day, she wears different patterned-sarongs that match her mood.
For the past 6 years, her favorite one was the tartan sarong. She put this on every time she felt grouchy, and that “every time” was always. Who could blame her? She had no family, no kids. She was lonely. But not until she found company, because it all changed the moment she met her dog, Calico.
Calico is a white poodle that Marga found abandoned on the streets and decided to adopt. Every morning, she walks him outside, as others accompany their children to school. Suddenly, her go-to long skirt switched from the tartan pattern to a paisley one. “I lost the tartan one at a laundromat,” she explained, but I oppose. The new pattern meant change. And that meant, deep inside, she was happier.
Once the afternoon sunlight has peaked through the old maid’s barred windows, she probably has settled in her living room by then to bond with the poodle. Wearing a damask sarong, she first grooms his white curly locks, then plays hide and seek with him. Marga likes to hide behind the dusty curtains that flows onto the floor, while Calico, never gets tired looking for her.
At nightfall, the maiden then reads ‘The Babies Boke’, a children’s story book, to her dog. Peculiar, yes. But every woman feels motherly to their loved ones every now and then. And to Marga, Calico is her child she never knew she’d have.
This daily routine went on. Through the years, it never changed. Marga takes care of Calico. Calico accompanies Marga. But apparently, routines come to an end, and it leaves you once every second of your life is consumed. Just like how Marga left Calico.
People came to visit her wake while some just sent flowers. Some even gave paisley-patterned postcards, for ‘The Lady in Odd Skirts’ to be remembered. But the old maiden, laid down in peace, wore no odd sarong, but a plain white dress.
As for Calico, the white poodle loved by the once grouchy lady, now belongs to a new family. But every once in a while, he retreats to its former home and lingers by the dusty curtains, where Marga used to be found.
Literary: Calico
There was an old maiden living across the streets of Auburn known for her eye-catching clothes. Her real name’s Marga, but her neighbors call her “The Lady in Odd Skirts.” Every day, she wears different patterned-sarongs that match her mood.
For the past 6 years, her favorite one was the tartan sarong. She put this on every time she felt grouchy, and that “every time” was always. Who could blame her? She had no family, no kids. She was lonely. But not until she found company, because it all changed the moment she met her dog, Calico.
Calico is a white poodle that Marga found abandoned on the streets and decided to adopt. Every morning, she walks him outside, as others accompany their children to school. Suddenly, her go-to long skirt switched from the tartan pattern to a paisley one. “I lost the tartan one at a laundromat,” she explained, but I oppose. The new pattern meant change. And that meant, deep inside, she was happier.
Once the afternoon sunlight has peaked through the old maid’s barred windows, she probably has settled in her living room by then to bond with the poodle. Wearing a damask sarong, she first grooms his white curly locks, then plays hide and seek with him. Marga likes to hide behind the dusty curtains that flows onto the floor, while Calico, never gets tired looking for her.
At nightfall, the maiden then reads ‘The Babies Boke’, a children’s story book, to her dog. Peculiar, yes. But every woman feels motherly to their loved ones every now and then. And to Marga, Calico is her child she never knew she’d have.
This daily routine went on. Through the years, it never changed. Marga takes care of Calico. Calico accompanies Marga. But apparently, routines come to an end, and it leaves you once every second of your life is consumed. Just like how Marga left Calico.
People came to visit her wake while some just sent flowers. Some even gave paisley-patterned postcards, for ‘The Lady in Odd Skirts’ to be remembered. But the old maiden, laid down in peace, wore no odd sarong, but a plain white dress.
As for Calico, the white poodle loved by the once grouchy lady, now belongs to a new family. But every once in a while, he retreats to its former home and lingers by the dusty curtains, where Marga used to be found.
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