Image: Matilda Emgård
My mother looks across the table
You what?
I want to be a model.
My dear girl are you serious?
Yes mother, why not?
Your legs are sticks my dear girl.
You look awkward in heels
Your ungainly gait will never suit
Your arms have no meat on them
And you are far too cautious.
I am prepared to work hard mother dear
I know it’s a long way to the top
I have been practicing
Day and night I am learning
To strut my stuff.
My dear girl you are so young
Your flaming red hair is not so desirable
In that dress you could be a toilet brush
I think you’d best think again
I wouldn’t want you hurt.
You need not worry mother dear
My trusty companion is by my side
He centres me, keeps my eye on the prize.
My best ever friend
He thinks I should give it a go.
Another reason my dear girl
Your mental health bothers me so
The bird is not a human,
Yet you listen to his guidance
He is not a good influence on you.
Romeo is a raven of renown mother dear
A creature of immeasurable wisdom
A stylist, a creative genius
I am lucky to have him
His counselling is priceless.
Then my dear girl, lead on
Live your dream, step out and see
There may be a place for you and Romeo
It will be a long walk, I fear for you
Doubly treacherous on such spindly legs.
Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/photo-challenge-33-endless-walk/
Morpethroad 
Perfect words to go with the picture, Michael. The picture put me in mind of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Not sure why though. I wish I’d had a raven for a friend when I told my mother I wanted to be a journalist. Things might have turned out differently.
Thanks Lyn, I take it you didn’t. Thanks for the read and comment.
I think my daughter would like a Raven too, can you send one my way? In fact there are many similarities in your words. So many dreams can be squashed by words though can’t they.
That they can Jenny. See I have a spare one. Hope you had a good weekend.
LOL! This is fabulous Michael “In that dress you could be a toilet brush” that is one of the best lines ever haha I was looking at my daughters dolls the other day at how skinny their limbs are they get skinnier all the time these dolls. My skeleton isn’t even that skinny
Thank you Yves glad I could give you a giggle. Have a good day.
You too and an excellent trip XD
Thank you.
The last six lines are great. 🙂
Thank you for reading and your comment.
Ah Michael! such a delight to read how this “parent” was honest and yet encouraging …never to squash her duaghter’s dream. Perfect response to this unique photo…Yves has the most amazing finds!
Thanks Oliana, I appreciate that comment.
How is Japan so far?
Wonderful, first day today. Off to see the treasures of Japan at the museum.
I’m sure she made it big seeing how small the models are.
Thanks Kim. Have a good day.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Michael. I enjoyed that. 🙂
My pleasure Mandy. Have a good day.
I really enjoyed the mix of sharp satire, good natured humour and acute characterisation here – it blended well and made for a very distinctive read.
Thank you so much appreciate your comment.
An amusing and wonderful response to this prompt. I do so love the conflict and encouragement. Such great lines and images in the conversation. Well done and definitely had some lighter moments in this 😀