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Ysmay
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Zall Member
since 2002-08-25
Posts 214London, England |
She spins the wheel and bows her head Working fibre, yarn and thread Barren she who once was maid But untroubled by marauder's blade Wind gust worries hearth-borne flame She's un-startled by the man that came Her face is noble, her manner sage Cataracts cloud, her eyes old aged She exists like autumn leaf blown But this she expects, this hour is known Clearly she asks without fear of fate Who comes to her door?, the hour's late Many paths of fate you see old dear Including one that brought me here But beyond this, you've not foretold For fork exists in your path's road You are needed by the light Drop this glamour, leave tonight What mad wind blew you to my house? You must think I'm someone else Arriving late to bandy without sense Rambling of fate and consequence Theres no value here, no jewels I hide Even womanhood has long since dried Hand a blur, his dirk flies free But Ysmay needs no eyes to see Reacting as he knew she ought Deflecting blade with but a thought His face splits in bearded grin Deeply sighing she gives in All at once her glamour thins Strength returns to aged limbs Grey straw hair, to cascades of black Long of limb and straight of back Milky orbs of eyes, they clear Visage turned to younger year This was simplest of her lives a-many Lived in relative peace and plenty Donning hidden travel clothes About to leave the home she chose Feeling mocked by just-spun thread Her life a task that has no end |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Very interesting piece of writing here, Zall. Mysterious man of the night comes to call and the dialogue is superb. The ending even better, much better. I love this. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! Stunning...such a vision of death that also means renewal...never ending but always better...I was carried along...I love it...*HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Excellent right of passage. latearrival |
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Zall Member
since 2002-08-25
Posts 214London, England |
Thanks a lot guys :-) |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Fascinating read, Zall. Ida |
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Zall Member
since 2002-08-25
Posts 214London, England |
Ta :-) |
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