The Fool's Story

[intrepia]

'Tis a marvel, 'tis a wonder:
a great serpent I have seen
caved above that hill high yonder,
covered with scales of blue 'n' green!
Oft-times tears drip from her eyes;
she cries out a great wail!
And when you take her by surprise,
she breathes fire and whips her tail!

It was another of the girl's half-mad songs. She sang them so often that no one

Comments

[supremegoddess1]

you guys did a *great* job with this.

[intrepia]

Thank you! I am really pleased that you think so!

[lady_angelina]

Wow... Connie... just... wow... *____* Words cannot describe how amazing this is. The tone is lyrical and flows smoothly, and the overall feel is very much like a fairytale. I love this so much! <33333

[drjeff]

I'm reading the comments and finding myself truly amazed that this is your "first story." So richly told. I love the dialog -- just enough to propel the story, not so much that it's talky.

Wonderful entry!

[rattsu]

Oh the magic of stories... there's nothing better than it!

[joeymichaels]

I already commented on Tea's story and thought I'd commented on yours, too. But I didn't. I really dig the story and love the intersection. This is one of the genres of lit that I really dig and you dudes did it justice. :D