SEVERAL DOZEN PASTEL-COLORED EGGS

She carefully lifted the hamper, its woven handle smooth beneath her grip. Inside, nestled amongst fluffy straw, lay a vibrant assortment of eggs tinted with blush. Each one was a perfect oval, its smooth shell a delightful shade of pastel pink. They were unlike any objects she'd encountered in her long life. A smile spread across her face, and she

Upon the antique table sat a basket brimming with twelve delicate pink eggs. Each shell was subtlety textured, cradling within its fragile walls the promise of new life. A single ray of sunlight pierced through the window, illuminating the eggs in a gentle glow. Their soft pink hues pulsated with a faint rhythm, inviting a closer look. The iride