This is beautiful. Gave me a shiver right up my spine and a lump in my throat.
She stopped at the silvery scars childbirth had left on my hips and kissed them as though they were beautiful. Perhaps they were, to her. After all, it was from the sea - from her - that all life came. How could they not be?
I love that.
she stepped from the waves, foam trailing behind her like the train of a great lady or a bride. Or a queen.
Gorgeous image. Very clever, too, Calypso as Queen to Elizabeth's King.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Particularly this bit:
She stopped at the silvery scars childbirth had left on my hips and kissed them as though they were beautiful. Perhaps they were, to her. After all, it was from the sea - from her - that all life came. How could they not be?
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She stopped at the silvery scars childbirth had left on my hips and kissed them as though they were beautiful. Perhaps they were, to her. After all, it was from the sea - from her - that all life came. How could they not be?
I love that.
she stepped from the waves, foam trailing behind her like the train of a great lady or a bride. Or a queen.
Gorgeous image. Very clever, too, Calypso as Queen to Elizabeth's King.
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She stopped at the silvery scars childbirth had left on my hips and kissed them as though they were beautiful. Perhaps they were, to her. After all, it was from the sea - from her - that all life came. How could they not be?
because it's my favourite part.
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