Bertha could hardly stop herself from preening in pride as the Mayor cut the tape for the new boating dock and the marble, torch statue that would be seen for miles and miles. It would blaze at night, welcoming all seafarers back to the safe harbour of their small fishing town of Little-Uptown.
Who would have thought that out of all the submitted landmark sculpture entries, that her O’Deon would be chosen? She was the cynosure of all eyes.
In a small town such as this, female artistry was hardly encouraged much less acknowledged but the new Mayor seemed more progressive.
Even when she was teased by mates for taking up sculpting classes that were male dominated, she hadn’t relented in her pursuit but learnt to ignore the snide comments like ‘Luv shouldn’t you be in the weaving class, you are in over your head,’ and the male guffaws that followed such wise-cracks.
Now the prize money is more than enough to buy her a ticket and tutelage in Athens, which had always been part of her dream.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Thank you, momtheobscure, for the photo and Priceless Joy for hosting this charming platform where we unleash our stories
Hooray! That’s one in the eye for silly sexist attitudes. 😀
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Yes indeed! I am happy that she got the better for it 🙂
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I’m with The Bun on this !
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Thanks dear 🙂
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Wonderful! I really admire her for standing up for her dream in spite of all the ribbing she got from the males! Great story, Jacqueline!
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Thank you my lady. I actually enjoyed the fact that she didn’t allow them get the better of her.
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LOL! Me too!
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Nicely done
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Thank you my dear Chimp 🙂
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Oh, a lovely ending! Good for her, for believing in her dream.❤️
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I like the end. I felt satisfied 🙂 Thank you Khaya.
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What a lovely, uplifting story!
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Thank you Magarisa for taking the time to read it. My appreciations.
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It was my pleasure!
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Love this! I love how she kept working hard, ignoring her Ney Sayers and sculpted a master piece. Enjoyed your take!
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She put them in their place. We should all have such resilience and belief. Thank you, Mandi and yes indeed, I am up for an interview. You can send me a mail: JacquelineObyIkocha@gmail.com *it can me all in small letters*
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Hi Jacqueline I have emailed you the questions. Thanks again.
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