Here’s my story for Friday Fictioneers. Am lagging again this week, sorry! For more stories, click the froggy:
Reluctantly, the weary soul rises from her long slumber, dusting the mist of ignorance from her sleep-encrusted eyes. At last free from the seemingly unending dungeon, the crystal clear colors of reality are at first too bright. Fearful, she flees, returning to the world she once knew, a world now pale, now lifeless, to her waking eyes.
Despondent, yet hopeful, she must learn the ancient lesson: truths learned can never be forgotten. Once awake, once truly awake, it is impossible to ever sleep again. Weary, but determined, she must turn and prepare to greet the day again.
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Okay, this week I’ve been spending a lot of time researching Greek-influenced mystical works for a project in progress. This story is partly inspired by our beautiful photo, partly by Plato’s famous Cave, and partly by one of my favorite songs (which I’ve had on repeat play while waiting for this looong winter and my gloomy mood to end!)
Anne Higa 
This does have a big dose of mysticism in it. “Once awake, once truly awake, it is impossible to ever sleep again.” Also, “At last free from the seemingling unending dungeon, the crystal clear colors of reality are at first too bright.” Excellent imaging in this story. I would think that you have experienced it.
I like the imagery in this, especially the phrase “mist of ignorance”.
Nicely done. Sounds like the beginning of a great story.
It took me a while, but I finally posted about your novel. I’m getting better an am able to spend more time on the computer.
I planned to post about you on the weekend because that’s when I get the most traffic. I hope you like it.
I get where you are, Anne. It has been a long winter. Nice write, great imageries.
Lily
Very moody and philosophical with a definite flavour of Greek.
The last line reminded me of the Persephone myth. This piece really demonstrated the struggle of getting going after a long slumber. Well done.
Dear Anne,
A lot of truth in this piece. Awakening can be a frightening experience. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
Wonderful imagery! I love the mist of ignorance 🙂
i was captivated by your storytelling. excellent choice of words.