Trees whirl and twirl and wheel, dervishes flinging their leaves like multi-colored scarves teasing the worshippers with downcast eyes kneeling at their roots.
The priests lay the drugged warrior down by the edge of the bog pond, testing his leather bonds. The oldest druid, white beard laced with mistletoe, slits the throat of his sacrifice.
I want to thank everyone for their comments on my stress post. I ran out of time for replying to comments but I always read your comments and enjoy them so much.
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well then...so much for letting the kids play in teh forest anymore...smiles. nice 55...
ReplyDeleteBrian - lol
ReplyDeletecant we just sacrifice a possem???
loved the vid - perfect fit
Happy 55
and have a gr8 weekend
Very good imagery. Scary, but very good.
ReplyDeletelove the imagery and the magice of this piece! great 55!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteOh those crazy druids!
ReplyDeleteI love these 55 word vignettes.
Very scary. I like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat 55 to start October with!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
Perfect 55er for October!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Haibun in 55 words!
Great use of language throughout the 55 ...and the ending gave me the shivers.
ReplyDeleteMystical! And magical! Autumn brings that out somehow. Wonderful 55!
ReplyDeleteGreat writing Nessa!
ReplyDeleteRabbit rabbit. I love October.
Like storms didnt scare me enough before.. great 55
ReplyDeletei was thinking of the druid of asterix and obelix before i read the last line....scary 55 nessa..liked the trees dancing..
ReplyDeleteLooks windy!
ReplyDeleteLooks windy!
ReplyDeleteThe musical video kind of reminds me of some "classical" concerts I've been to.
ReplyDeleteGreat 55. Thus is born another bogman.
you captured well the dancing trees and the sacrifice scene (nutty humans!)
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!
ReplyDeleteIt started out as an ode to autumn and ended like a Greek tragedy.
ReplyDeleteNice tie-in with the Druids... Samhain punch anyone?
OH MY! Is it safe to go into the woods today?
ReplyDeleteIs that you I saw sailing past on that broom? LOL Very well done my friend :) Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThose druids don't mess around, even if they do make a mess! That is one fine 55.
ReplyDeleteHope you have good luck this month!
Wow, very creative. Nice one. You have a great imagination. Hear the wind blow, picture druids making a sacrifice deep in the woods. Sure, that's just what I would have pictured. NOT!
ReplyDeleteLove the flow of your words, but the sacrifice gave me goosebumps. Poor, poor warrior!
ReplyDeleteVivid story as we pull into the Halloween season. Great 55. My 55 is HERE .
ReplyDeleteExcellent flash fiction! You packed an amazing amount of details into that scene!
ReplyDeleteWell written 55, Nessa.
ReplyDeletebeautiful 55.
ReplyDeletelove your talent.
"Trees whirl."
ReplyDeleteAren't we all INCREDIBLY impressed ??
Brian Miller: Oh, no, it’s ok. The recession is over so no sacrifices are needed.
ReplyDeleteOne Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers & Artists: Possem will not do. Roadkill is not good enough.
actonbellWe have to get ready for the ghouls and boos.
Jeanie: It is October.
C.M. Jackson: It think I’ll do ghosties next.
Mama Zen: Some might say, cold.
5thsister: They sure know how to party.
anthonynorth: I can see you there helping matters along.
estrella05azul: We must be scared repeatedly this month.
gautami tripathy: Trick or treat.
dustus: Nice.
TALON: The spirits must be appeased.
TLP: Thanks. Me, too.
Vodka Logic: It’s not the storms, it’s the people, you have to worry about.
Claudia: The trees were having a dizzying dance on Friday.
Sue: Very windy.
Alice Audrey: Between my many wind chimes and the horn of the light rail the music rarely stops.
juliana: I always thought the practical side of human sacrifice was that there would be fewer mouths to feed. Maybe, not.
Together We Save: Slaughter is hard work.
Eric Alder: I always like the idea of mead but it’s way too sweet. A nice ice cold Guinese Stout is perfect as a Samhain brew though.
EG Wow: You might want to take a gourd lantern with you.
Thom: I have not dusted my broom of yet. I should do pictures of my 13 items one Thursday this month.
SandyCarlson: The Earth is very thirsty right now.
PattiKen: That’s a very polite way of saying I’m nuts, isn’t it? ;)
Rosidah Abidin: He said he was happy to help out.
Monkey Man: BOO!
quilly: I felt a bit on for this one.
KB: Thanks.
Jingle: Thank-you.
Anonymous: Not sure what you were going on about but I didn't care for it.
karen a.: They do. Haven’t you heard of ents?
I am incredibly impressed.
Now that you mention it my dear, I'm sure I have! xoxox
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...good poem, with potent imagery, but unnerving, oh yes. Very detailed - and a fine way to usher in October!
ReplyDeleteYou manage to write so much in 55 words. I can't write short like that.
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