THE BASKET FULL OF ROSE-COLORED EGGSHELLS

She slowly placed the basket on the table. It was filled to the brim with delicate eggshells, all painted a vibrant pink. The sight was delightful. Her fingers fluttered as she plunged into the basket. Each shell felt cool against her palm. It was a special collection, each shell telling its own legend. She pictured the birds that had once called