Honorable Mention in the category « Street Poetry / Essay »
In the bustling streets of a Mediterranean island, there was a mysterious presence that caught the attention of passersby.
A petite figure, concealed by the shadows that danced upon her face, stood behind a small wooden cart adorned with an array of dried fruits and nuts.
Her origins were a mystery. Some whispered that she had journeyed across vast oceans, leaving behind a life steeped in tradition, while others speculated that she was a nomadic wanderer, seeking solace in the unfamiliar.
Days turned into months, and the enigmatic woman became a beloved fixture in the heart of the island. Her presence served as a reminder that amidst the ebb and flow of life, there is beauty in embracing the unknown.
With her face veiled in shadows continued to sell her dried fruits and nuts, bringing a taste of distant lands to the shores of the Mediterranean.
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