Gemotions

The sun’s glare was almost blinding as Anya sat on her front porch, her hands tightly clasped. She had crafted a series of delicate ceramic sculptures of birds in flight. Each piece was a testament to her delicate, fragile state. It felt like someone had peeled back a layer and left her vulnerable.

A photo, sent by a follower on social media, brought on a rush of hot, angry tears. Her "Flight of Fancy" collection, her dearest endeavor, had become a back piece. The perfect replication of her meticulously crafted birds left her numb.

She felt a surge of indignation. She had dedicated years to this work. Now it was just…there, on display for the world to see, in a way she never intended. She couldn’t look at it anymore, and immediately turned off her phone.