LJ Idol Week 1: Resolution

[suesniffsglue]

The Crone has sat beneath a gnarled oak tree for three weeks now. Set back from a footpath, she's aware that folks have been taking excited note of her current strangeness and whispers fly that she isn't eating at all--that she is eating vermin--that she may snatch and eat babies! She is used to whispers as she's been the Crone longer than she's

Comments

[rayaso]

What a fantastic story and a great end. I was thinking she would enter the sea, but you have her climbing the stairs to the moon. This was a great idea and a striking image.

[suesniffsglue]

Thank you so much! I didn't know how it would end until it did, and I'm glad you liked it!

[bleodswean]

"the sea rises to meet the Crone" THIS is gorgeous and poetic. A wonderful piece of writing!

[suesniffsglue]

Thank you so much!

[messygorgeous]

So great to see you again!

I have always loved the crone archetype - so much more interesting than the maiden! I was thrilled to see this one find such a satisfying end!

[suesniffsglue]

Thank you so much! I love the crone archetype too--so much more fun to write about!

[murielle]

Oh, this is wonderful! Of course I want to know all about the cat's journey. They must have amazing adventures but they never tell. :-)

So nice to see you again, it's been a while. Hope all is well with you.

[suesniffsglue]

Thank you so much! Its nice to see you as well! I loved thinking about the cat's journey too-- they're my favorite!

[alexanderscttb]

This was badass. It conjured in my mind a place where Chopin's "The Awakening" meets the Tang poet Li Bai. Then, of course, seasoned with an aspect of Hecate--

[suesniffsglue]

This is the coolest comment ever! Thanks for some awesome in-depth reflection!