Grace Alton's Profile Page: Matador Wanted
I was born with coily hair that refused to be tamed. Most days I showed up at school looking more like Medusa instead of the dark-haired, ringlet angel my mother wanted me to be. I was gangly and clumsy.
Dance classes yielded nothing but tears and bruises. I was sharp edges draped in pretty dresses and a name that mocked me.
By high school I ditched the dresses and ballet slippers for dungerees and high tops. I sported a pixie cut and lip balm. I've filled out nicely with lovely curves and a confident gait. Lessons or just attitude? lol These days, it's my tongue that's sharp. I'll cut you deep if piss me off; I'll lick if I like you. I'm fierce and loyal to friends, merciless with assjacks.
Those who know me think I'm beautiful and magnetic. They say I move with a different kind of grace. If you're into bullfighting, step into the arena.
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ReplyDeletewonderful!!
ReplyDeleteSomebody--Einstein, I think--said that if a fish is judged solely on its ability to climb trees, that fish will always think of itself as a failure. Everybody's got their own way to be, and it sounds like Grace found hers. There's just got to be a matador out there looking for her...
ReplyDeletesharp edges draped in pretty dresses and a name that mocked me.
ReplyDeletenice...cool description...and the bullfighting, gives us her personality as well.
cool character sketch in this.
and belated happy bday to DH.
A good story of someone growing into their role in life. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteCarving one's own niche rather than toeing the line to fit into a pre-designed mould is remarkably bold & graceful,I feel.This piece is so full of character and strength-loved it:-)
ReplyDeleteI love the "sharp edges draped in pretty dresses" description. As one who has no coordination whatsoever, I like to think that grace can mean different things for different people :)
ReplyDeletegrowth, defiance, acceptance, strength, and beauty :)
ReplyDeleteGrace is hard to capture and you did so well!
ReplyDeleteVery happy to hear I successfully drew her. Thank you, all.
ReplyDeleteFierce. Just how I aim to be these days. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers to the beat of your own drum! :)
ReplyDeleteThis whole piece is stellar! I can't even pick out a favorite line! As one who has always marched to the beat of a different drummer myself, this could be my anthem! Excellent, Latonya!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and I love your beat.
Delete"I was sharp edges draped in pretty dresses and a name that mocked me."
ReplyDeleteLove this! And the last line is fantastic.
I think I'd like to hang out with Grace. She seems like a my kind of gal.
What a fun read. Great piece!
Hi Ivy, glad you came by and happy to hear you like Grace.
DeleteI like the attitude and defiance in this. Awesome work.
ReplyDeleteI want to go for a drink with this woman. You've captured something in a few words many people in the real world don't even know about themselves. Nice write.
ReplyDeleteExcellent character sketch. I can relate for sure - the awkward duck to my older sister's swan, trying to be a cheerleader because my mom wanted it, never knowing what to do with my hair, my clothes, my body. I love the fierceness that comes with self-acceptance.
ReplyDeleteA different take. Very well crafted.
ReplyDeleteLOVE! This is perfect, it makes me think of a soliloquy to be performed on a darkened stage under a spotlight.
ReplyDeleteElbowing one's way into the world.
ReplyDeleteName that mocks is a great touch.
I like the quirky confidence of this voice.
Thank you all. I think most of us want Grace's confidence and many of us relate to her early years. It was fun to write her.
ReplyDeletecool piece.
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