GABRIELLE'S REFLECTION

by Callisto

As I sit here at the edge of this crystal clear gentle stream and gaze upon my image mirrored in its rippling waters, I am struck by the dramatic change in my own face. Was it that long ago, when sitting at another pond studying the reflection staring back at me, that I saw a fresh, young naive woman who wanted to reach out and take life by its hand and experience it all? Now I see that long locks have been replaced by a shorter, more practical style, a style more suited for battle than for barding. Smooth, pink fresh skin has been replaced by a deep tan with tiny lines which seem to grow by the hour. Bright, eager eyes have become tired and sometimes clouded with tears. And my scrolls, my precious, beloved scrolls. What has become of them? They have been replaced by weapons, first an Amazon Staff and now a pair of sais. Life brings such unexpected change. And now there is a new life, one that is so very, very special and who has been destined to completely alter existence as we now know it. So much has happened in such a short time. I gaze into my liquid mirror and wonder what the future has in store and I can't help but think that years from now when I look back upon my life will I ask, "was it all worthwhile"?

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