It’s Saturday which means time for another installment of WeWriWa. You must write either 8 sentences or 150 word limit for poetry. Lots of great writers participate. You can check em out via ze button above.
For those who are new, I am continuing my story about Hagar and Ishmael in the Desert. For understanding the backstory, go here. For previous installments: Part one, Part two, Part three, Part four, and Part five. Can’t believe how long this is getting! Hopefully it will be finished over the next few weeks. Where we are now: Hagar is flashing back to life while Sarai is pregnant.
Rating: G totally sfw
Life went on: we roamed with the sheep and Sarai’s belly grew round as the months passed. Though a miracle, it was no easy pregnancy. She struggled to keep any food down. She needed me more than ever, though never at night.
Previously, I had slept in her tent, even during my own pregnancy. She claimed I snored, though she shared Abram’s tent. Whispers of Sarai’s strange dreams moved through the camp and her strange fear for her baby. Though haunted with an ill feeling, I watched the future come towards me as her pregnancy lengthened.
feedback, thoughts, questions always welcomed. Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
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Interesting snippet with some interesting character reveal and details. Nicely done. Certainly encourages the reader to read on. Great #8
I enjoyed this…has that Old Testament flare I loved in the book THE RED TENT. Nice job!
Thank you! Honored to hear it has the same feel. I also loved the Red Tent. Although I wasn’t consciously trying to imitate it.
Thank you Susan!
That is a great last sentence. I’m curious what is going on here, so many questions in only a few lines. Well done.
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Thank you! I’m glad you found it gripping.
I enjoyed this eight. I like the last line. A swelling belly certainly puts the future in perspective.
Thank you Millie! Certainly a pregnant belly makes it hard to forget.
Great emotion here – you draw me right into the heart of the conflict. Wonderful snippet!
Thank you susan! I’m glad you found this engaging 🙂
Great feeling of unease and confusion at being separated. I especially like that last line–even if the future is a little worrisome, it still comes–just like babies.
So true! Worrying about it almost makes it worse because there’s nothing you can do but watch it come towards you…So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Interesting stuff. It takes chutzpah to tell your own story about biblical characters; bravo!