sofiiachernysh
Maria, 98 is a poetic monologue of an elderly woman looking back on a life she lived for everyone but herself.
From childhood dreams to quiet regrets, she recalls love, sacrifice, forgotten hobbies, and the silent longing to be more.
This piece explores the unspoken stories of women who gave, endured, and only at the end realized what they truly desired.
It is a letter to her granddaughters - and to all of us - not to wait until it's too late.
A reflection on identity, loss, aging, and the bittersweet beauty of remembering