The Pearl that Broke Its Shell

by Nadia Hashimi

The person who doesn’t appreciate the apple doesn’t appreciate the orchard.

“Bah. The porcupine feels velvet when she rubs her baby’s back.

A liar is forgetful.

It was as people said. Once married, girls no longer belonged to the families that raised them. Especially if they only raised them halfway.

A daughter belongs to others,”