He saw her. He saw her before they went down the aisle. That's because the professional photographer was supposed to take their portrait then. But the photographer had forgotten. He had forgotten about their wedding. He was miles away & said he would be lucky if he made it for the ceremony.

So there was just me. Me with my camera.

And I had a realization in that moment, in that series of moments. It was this.

Nothing,

no,

nothing

compares

to

love.

To be continued.

Maryam Montague

August 31, 2010

My Musings [and Muses]

A tale of a bride: Part 1

Maryam Montague

August 31, 2010

My Musings [and Muses]

She was a girl. She was a girl who had lived up the street. A stylish girl – a girl who always knew what to wear.

But she was picky, very picky. The boys, well, they had come and gone. None them was quite right, you see. And so the years had passed. She was 20, then she was 30 and then she was 40. And then she was a bit more.

That’s when she met him. The right one.

And finally… it was their day.

There was hair. And there was makeup.

Until it was just right.

And there was a veil.

So pretty.

And the dress!

Oh my…….the dress.

Not to mention the shoes (and those who did her bidding).

A bouquet. What a bouquet…..

And she was ready.

And he was ready, too…..

To be continued.

Maryam Montague

August 23, 2010

My Musings [and Muses]

Mirleft, Morocco: and a tale of the simple life

Maryam Montague

August 23, 2010

My Musings [and Muses]

Sometimes, I feel overstuffed. Like I have so much. So many things.

That's when it's helpful to get back to the basics.

Simple starts to the day.

Friends whom you love.

Wholesome food.

Games you played when you were in little.

Handwoven anything.

Splashes of color.

Curtains made from something you have.

Bouqets from the garden.

Where's simple in your life?

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PS Super talented author and teacher Elizabeth Wix is teaching a writing workshop at Peacock Pavilions this February! Are you a writer or want-to-be writer? Maybe this is for you. Let's spend time together in Marrakech! Read more about it right here.