DRABBLE | FICTION | MOTHER’S WISDOM

Love’s Endless Harvest

Good advice caused an unpredictable change of heart.

Monica said, “Mark and I are talking about moving in together.”

Madgna smiled, “Ah, dear. Love’s like a garden. It needs patience, pruning, and watering. To reap a shared lifetime, you have to sow love over and over — sometimes with a shared glance, a laugh, or just over coffee. Love through the things that irritate you. You’ll have to keep falling in love until you die. Not just with Mark but with who he becomes. Love evolves, sweetheart. Embrace all of it, and your journey will be beautiful.”

They were quiet for a long moment.

“Ma, I’m not sure anymore.”

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“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin

This story was dreamed up at the prompting of Bella Smith ⭐ — Thursday Musing #2.