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Miss Marble apart from being the only witch in the neighbourhood was also a very house-proud woman.
Having lived at 46 Grimace Street a long time she had been able to cultivate a beautiful garden and her spring blooms were the talk of the street.
No one else could grow flowers like Miss Marble.
Then again no one had the resources Miss Marble had either. Years of experimentation had led to the formulations she used each year to make the red redder, the yellow more yellow and the green sparkle.
Such was her pride that on spring afternoons she would sit outside and share an evening brew with her neighbour, the lady with the grey bangs, and together greet the passers by who came in their droves to view Miss Marble’s garden.
Everyone marvelled at the beauty of her garden, but never became privy to her secrets.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2016/04/04/fffaw-week-of-04-05-2016/
Morpethroad 
I liked this, Michael. Witty. 🙂
Miss Marble can be like that Cathy. Thanks for stopping by.
My pleasure, Michael. 🙂
Ahhh, the secretive, green thumbed Miss Marble! She makes her world more colorful so she can’t be a bad witch! LOL! Love this story, Michael!
I wonder, do you mind if I send you and email?
Thanks Joy, send me an email Joy, no problems…..
Aww.. of only every witch in the world uses their magic like Miss Marble, the world would be gorgeous! Great take on the prompt, Michael!
Thank you Maria Miss Marble is a lovely character and a fun one to explore….
She really is. My pleasure reading your tale about her, Michael. 🙂
Very cleverly crafted, Michael!!!
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Thank you Sam, lovely to see you stop by….
Ahh, so nice to see Miss Marble again. I think I’d like to have a cup of tea with her.
I think she would enjoy that Lyn, she’s a lovely lady I have decided….
Love this, Michael! Oh Miss Marble! Love her!
Thanks Lori, she’s very likeable isn’t she. Glad to see you stop by.
She is, Michael! I feel like I am neglecting you with all of this A2Z stuff going on… will try to stop by once a week and do a catch up 🙂
That’s ok Lori is hump day still happening?
Oh yes.. I will be writing up my post and poem and have it go live in about 90 mins.
Ah good, looking forward to it…
It just went live hun!
Enchanting tale. Loved “Privy to her secrets”
Thank you Graham, have a good day.
I love the idea that she sits outside with a neighbour to greet people. Mind you, I bet the neighbour with the grey house is a little bit jealous! Great story.
Thanks Angie here is a link to an earlier Miss Marble story that might give you a little back ground.
https://summerstommy.com/2015/08/06/tale-weaver-25-when-the-wicked-witch-visits-miss-marble/
Another delightful tale of Miss Marble …. mysterious lady …. keeper of secrets most delicious and wonderful to know her garden grows well 😀
Well she does more than a green thumb….and I love writing about her.
She’s another fascinating character 😀
Well I ent and grouped all the Miss Marbles on one page on my blog so I can find them easy should I so need her…..
yes, and the Wayne and Greg too 🙂 very good idea – helps things along when we need to refresh the brain box 😉
Yes and it may avoid me repeating myself…lol
Mysterious Miss Marble! Great piece! 🙂
Thank you SW…..she is one of my favourite characters.
https://summerstommy.com/2015/08/06/tale-weaver-25-when-the-wicked-witch-visits-miss-marble/
Very colourful. If I was a bad witch I would use counter magic and turn her house grey-scale. Hee Hee (evil laughter)
Thank you for your comment Jenny……here is an earlier Miss Marble story you might get some background from…
I’m sure her garden would be fantastic, and it seems like everyone wants to see these flowers and know her secrets. Your writing makes me think, her secrets aren’t good secrets to have. Well done Michael 🙂
Ahh Mandi if you are interested in MIss Marble if you go to my blog I have set up a page with the Miss Marble stories there so you can get an idea of what she is about in case you haven’t previously read any…
For sure I will. Thanks Michael.
I loved the names in the story Miss Marble… Grimace street… Lol. I wish I could know the secrets of Miss Marble! Lovely story!
Thank you Shivangi, she’s a lovable character…
Really good story. I like Miss Marble with her gray bangs.
Thank you Deborah appreciate you calling in..