Welcome to Microfiction Monday,
where a picture paints 140 characters, or even fewer.
See the picture at Stony River: a writing life.
Here is my story of the week, based on the Irish legend about the Children of Lir.
The silver chain binds us no more. Only I remain. But sister, brothers: this is not the freedom I desire. Return; swim with me again.
Oh, great take on the pic for today, Michael! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Sylvia
Great words on the swan. Enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteFriends of mine, tell that whole story as as story-tellers. I've dug into mythology for my story as well
ReplyDeleteGosh this was good;
ReplyDeleteEven made me sad for the one left behind.
Oo! Oo! Oo! One of my favourite names comes from this story: Fionnuala! *gets all weird and psychic-y* I'm feeling such a deeeeep connection.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Have a great week and thanks for the vibes!
Poor Swan, makes you wonder what happened to Brother and Sister.
ReplyDeleteSadly sweet. The Irish have such interesting legends...no more twisted than some of the Greeks though!
ReplyDeletevery nice one told
ReplyDeleteVery well told my friend. I love what the swan says. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words! I enjoyed reading your MM. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteExcellent tie-in...well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful take with the theme!
ReplyDeleteExcellent MM!
Happy MM!
Have you an awesome week!
Mine is here
hugs
shakira
Lovely interpretation.
ReplyDeletebittersweet and beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteHauntingly beautiful. Enjoyed the legend as well.
ReplyDeleteMy Microfiction
Being alone and beautiful is still sad. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI havent come across 'Children of Lir'.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the sadness and yearning in your story. Great take on the picture.