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They say she sat on a mountainside, alone but for her Yunlou, her cloud of gongs.
As she played, doves circled and creatures sat at her feet. Flower buds burst open and pink petals danced the air.
It is said, her sweet music could be heard on high and a heavenly choir sang along.
Legend has it that one Summer’s morn, and an angel sat beside her playing her harp.
One by one more appeared playing pipes and lyres.
And then, the sound of music began to fade. It became distant. Quieter and quieter until it could be heard no more. She was never seen again.
No one knows how the story came about or who it was that witnessed the celestial gathering.
But I believe it. I truly do. And I know that should I be granted a place in Paradise, I will find her there. I will hear her play.
I will, I know.
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Thought to be from the 14th century the Yunlou, the Cloud of Gongs, originally comprised five gongs in a wooden frame and was used mainly at court ceremonies. Later it grew and had eleven to seventeen gongs and was played at rituals, weddings and funerals.
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2020 – Stories featuring obsolete words starting with – Y
2019 – Stories for children – Y
2018 – My Friend Rosey – Y
2017 – The village of Amble Bay – Y
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Keith's Ramblings 
A lovely story Keith
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Thanks so much Sadje
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You’re welcome 😉
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Wonderful!
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Thanks so much Paula.
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This story is my favorite of yours so far in the series, and we’ve only got a day to go so I think this one wins the prize. Excellent ❤
“X” selection of the day:
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That’s extremely kind of you, thanks so much.
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You’re very welcome!
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Well told!
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Thank you Mimi.
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Great job writing a legend — and the graphics are really clever.
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That’s most kind of you Christine, thank you.
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Like the rose petals at the end of the story, the sweet scent of this tale will linger on. Beautifully told Keith.
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Thanks for your delightful words Arti.
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Beautiful, wistful story!
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Thank you so much.
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This story was surreal and beautiful…. I have not heard of this instrument before. I am curious about Z
https://pagesfromjayashree.blogspot.com/2021/04/y-for-yule-ball.html
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Well, you have now!!! Z has proved a little problematic, but I think I’ve done it justice. We”ll see! Thank you so much once again.
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What a beautiful story, Keith! I can feel this is in my heart. I am getting so nostalgic for all the A-Z reads now. What am I going to do next month? Maybe get caught up on all the ones I missed? Feeling so much nostalgia in the ones I’ve read so far today!
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I can’t thank you enough, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it.
May always feels a bit empty, so I might do exactly the same as you!
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Here we are all the way at letter Y. I have truly enjoyed following your A to Z journey Keith and today’s post is no exception to that. One last letter to go, a challenging on I think. Can’t wait to see how you end it out.
Here is my letter Y: https://writingiscommunication.wordpress.com/2021/04/29/y-yak/
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Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope Z doesn’t disappoint!
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Adding my “Y” since I mistakenly added “X” yesterday to this one:
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I feared we would be subjected to some yodelling today, but instead, a lovely tender romantic sound. Nice one Keith.
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Oh no, we wouldn’t have wanted that! Cheers Iain.
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Such a beautiful story.
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Thank you so much, Jenne.
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How soothing to imagine a gathering of angels playing musical instruments, with doves at their feet and a heavenly choir singing along.
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Sounds like heaven to me! Thanks so much, Gail.
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What a beautiful concert that must have been. Weekends In Maine
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In my mind, it was. Thanks so much.
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Sweet story, thank you 😉
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My pleasure! Thanks so much.
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