“It is believed by those I serve,” Pim said, “that those wounded by fate are most qualified to protect it. I once lived a happy enough life. But fate arrived in fire, and took,” here, her voice slipped, “my lover and my child. Thus was I made qualified for this work.”
Once in every million stories, there is one written that makes you think. Great loss creates a need in people. It would be interesting to see what makes some people dance and forget.
S.E., you have left me virtually speechless. All I can say is thank you for The Sleeper, The Singer and for Cliffsong (my first gift from you), and for closure on a different sort of love story.
Wow. So so beautiful. For a moment, at the bit where he sings her to sleep, I thought maybe Pim would end up taking the Sleeper’s place, but I’m glad it ended the way it did!
Wow. Good Story. I will re-read, but for now, just now, this moment, I think maybe this is how marriage is. Pim learned him, Singer and liked him and decided, maybe to stay for a while. Deep story, many thoughts. Love this one.
“It is believed by those I serve,” Pim said, “that those wounded by fate are most qualified to protect it. I once lived a happy enough life. But fate arrived in fire, and took,” here, her voice slipped, “my lover and my child. Thus was I made qualified for this work.”
Once in every million stories, there is one written that makes you think. Great loss creates a need in people. It would be interesting to see what makes some people dance and forget.
"She could not be certain of anything.
But her arms—her eyes, her heart, her hands—were full."
And what more could one want?
That was beautiful, that really was.
Wow.
S.E., you have left me virtually speechless. All I can say is thank you for The Sleeper, The Singer and for Cliffsong (my first gift from you), and for closure on a different sort of love story.
It takes so little to make us full.
Wow. So so beautiful. For a moment, at the bit where he sings her to sleep, I thought maybe Pim would end up taking the Sleeper’s place, but I’m glad it ended the way it did!
This is beautiful, but there are still so many mysteries. Who is the Sleeper? What is his role? More, please.
THIS IS WONDERFUL. I don't know what direction you were going to take this. There were many possible options. I am glad you chose this one. Well done!
What a fascinating tale! I love the lore that you sprinkled throughout. Such a beautiful world, but so very human
Wow. Good Story. I will re-read, but for now, just now, this moment, I think maybe this is how marriage is. Pim learned him, Singer and liked him and decided, maybe to stay for a while. Deep story, many thoughts. Love this one.
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Outstanding, S.E.! I thoroughly enjoyed this tale!
Ah, I love the light this sheds on Cliffsong! Beautifully tied together.
Great story, S.E.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
Oh my, oh my. So completely beautiful. And the cliff song - just the perfect round to it. Brava!