The Sunday Whirl

Jun 16, 2018Keith's Ramblings

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It was late, very late. Silver shards of moonlight led me twixt trees and bushes then into a clearing.

7ab9cd044c84da1d235f954e4f59c228 I felt hot breath on my neck. I turned and held out my hand, but saw no one. I heard music, a melody sweet as honey. Looking up I saw her, atop a stone tower caressing a fiddle with a bow, her blonde locks and satin gown floating in the breeze. The door was ajar, the steps beckoned me. A voice called me. No harm in entering I supposed.

Up and up I climbed, the music becoming louder, faster, frantic. I reached the top and it stopped. I was alone in the silence.

The sound of birdsong woke me from my slumber. I reached out but there was nobody beside me. On the bedside table sat a violin. As I closed my eyes again the bird’s whistling gave way to the smooth sound of strings.

Was it a dream? Or real. I couldn’t tell, nor ever I shall.

For The Sunday Whirl where the given words are hot, tell, treat, alone, late, pass, breath, harm, honey, tower, call and fiddle. I used all but one.

Denise Jun 16, 2018 / 13:46

So, was there someone beside you with a violin when you went to bed?

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 17, 2018 / 05:11
  
  I’d had a glass of wine or two so I couldn’t say for sure! Cheers Denise
  
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hilarymb Jun 16, 2018 / 16:38

Hi Keith – happy remembrances for Father’s Day I’d suggest … some ‘dreams/memories’ are best left as is … warm, wondrous thoughts … great Sunday whirl – cheers Hilary

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 17, 2018 / 05:12
  
  Thanks so much Hilary
  
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Brenda's Thoughts Jun 16, 2018 / 18:33

A beautiful tale of a lovely dream. Very nice!

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 17, 2018 / 05:13
  
  Very kind of you Brenda
  
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messymimi's meanderings Jun 16, 2018 / 19:12

Does she have him under a spell? Nice story, left open for many possible endings.

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 17, 2018 / 05:14
  
  That was in my mind when I wrote it but who knows? Cheers, Mimi.
  
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oldegg Jun 17, 2018 / 10:30

I think that was a succubus Keith. I am not sure whether that is good news or bad!

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 22, 2018 / 12:52
  
  I have to admit I needed to google succubus, but having found its meaning I think you could be right OE!
  
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lapaylor Jun 17, 2018 / 17:02

ooo a little mystical mystery…a moment set for us

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 22, 2018 / 12:53
  
  I like a mystery, don’t you? Cheers.
  
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purplepeninportland Jun 19, 2018 / 00:57

Love this, Keith. Your ending was perfect!

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- Keith's Ramblings Jun 22, 2018 / 12:53
  
  That’s very kind of you, thanks.
  
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