Follow me, mortal coils unbound, de l'obscurité pour allumer,
employing the uniform of freedom and brotherhood and equality.
I am Death;
I plow the field level.
Note: This post is in response to this week's writing challenge from Trifecta.
On to this week's challenge. We usually try to choose prompts that don't lead the writer down an obvious path. Indeed, some of our favorite posts require a third or fourth reading to even find our one-word prompt. This will almost definitely not be the case with this week's challenge. I can't help it. I'm a huge fan of Halloween, and the third definition of this word is just too clever to pass up.
This week's word is:
1a : a permanent cessation of all vital functions : the end of life
2a : the cause or occasion of loss of life
b : a cause of ruin
Mwahahaha. Have fun
Very cool. You definitely give Death that impartial, almost divine vibe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words. I really appreciate the collegiality that seems to exist here at Trifecta. Looking forward to doing lots more reading and writing. I will definitely give your work a good gander as well. Thanks again.
Delete"I plow the field level." That is the best line! New to your blog, thanks to Trifecta for leading me here. The idea of following Death, that Death is there to show you the way beyond, is great. Loved it. Amy (and here's mine)
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Nothing like a good line! Glad you liked it. My Trifecta blog is new so there won't be much to find right now but, that should change as these challenges go on. If you are interested in reading more of my writing, I have several stories up on Wattpad.com, username Macinntc
DeleteThanks, Amy.
I plow the field level - Lovely. I really like this piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you, kelly, for your very kind reply. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to the work of a newbie. :)
ReplyDelete"Fear me not", " follow me", level playing field...it all sounds so safe and comforting. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gina, for your comments. I appreciate the warm welcome I have received from everyone. What a talented and supportive group of writers I've stumbled into the midst of.
DeleteGreat piece! I love the last two lines, and the reference to "liberte, fraternite, egalite." Nicely done! Here from Trifecta as well - welcome!
ReplyDeleteThakns for your nicer words. I enjoy writing and think that I have come across a great place to hone my craft and to read other talented writer's work, too. Definite win-win!
DeleteReminds me a little of Liberty leading men in the French Revolution, but with a cool twist. I like the mood and tone you set with it. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteOriginally, I wrote a humourous story about a woman meeting Death on an on-line dating site and mistaking him for a French Goth guy. Somehow, Death and France are linked in my mind. Not sure why but, they are.
DeleteThanks for your nice comments. I appreciate the warm welcome I have received from a very talented group of writers.
It's very tight. I like that. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. Tight makes right in this case, I suppose. :)
DeleteVery strong closing line. Thanks for linking up. We hope to see you back soon.
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