A twist on the classic fairy tale is now my modern fierce tale.
Once upon a time.....a very tired mama was running errands and preparing for the weekend at home with the family. She finished her chores of laundry, bathroom scrubbing and changing bed sheets. All of sudden there was a notification on her phone. She had been chosen by the fierce godmother to spend the night in a heavenly resort and attend the baddest live concert of all....Janet 'MotherFing" Jackson.
The tired mama could barely contain her excitement and opted to call for confirmation rather than text. It was all so unbelievable, a spontaneous day and night of leisure and relaxation followed by a thrilling display of choreography and unlimited playlist of top hits. She made the childrens dinner and kissed them goodnight and prepared for her journey. Soon she would be off to a very happy place where nothing would be asked of her other than to savor and enjoy.
The next morning the family dropped mama off at the fierce godmothers house. With a swift wave of hugs and kisses they were off to meet up the other lucky chosen mamas to journey to the ocean. After some laughs and a couple of lattes they all arrived at what can only be described as paradise. The blue water stretched out far beyond their vision and the paved walkways with a herringbone design were lined with potted olive trees. The pool was sparkling and covered lounge chairs sat along the perimeter all facing a breathtaking view. There in that moment, the four mamas breathed a sigh of relief, they were off duty and ready to party.
Sunbathing, cocktails, and delicious food followed and then, as the sun set, the ladies were off to "The Pond" to share in their love of the fiercest female performer of all....Ms. Jackson! The anticipation of her concert had grown for over a year since she had to postpone to create a little magic of her own. After becoming a mama herself, she was back on stage! The mamas were beyond excited to see their pop icon. When the tickets didn't scan and grant access into the concert, the fierce godmother bossed up at the box office and with a wave of her magic wand there were four re-issued tickets.
From one good song to the next the mamas watched in awe of the ageless beauty hold down a crowd and bring everyone in the arena together through her music. With the static of the world today there were familiar lyrics that ignited new energy in the crowd.
With music by our side
To break the color lines
Let's work together
To improve our way of life
Join voices in protest
To social injustice
A generation full of courage
Come forth with me
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation
As part of the rhythm nation the mamas set off, back to the sea, where their beds with down comforters were waiting. As they dove into bed and slipped into a deep sleep they all felt a rush of gratitude for this moment of friendship and fierce bonding between them. Soon it would be time to return home and tend to their families and responsibilities, but just for this moment, life was but a dream.
The End.