Ana-Lise and the Water Nymphs.
November 14, 2011
Before you read this please follow this link or the story will not make any sense.
http://www.bluecanvas.com/art-detail/88892
"Here goes." I thought to myself as I got ready that day. My pale pink dress with the white ruffled apron was such a precious little outfit. Top it off with my freshly curled hair that I spent half the morning smoothing to perfection and I look quite the fetching little thing. I hate it. Clomping down the stairs I head to the water, grimacing at the sight of my boat. Ignoring my brothers' laughter as they hand me my "tools" I grasp my oars and pull away, letting the current carry me off downstream.
For a long time my trip is silent as I follow the river's flow, until at last I reach a place where the water slows and spreads into reedy pools. I can see the water shifting strangely, so I pick up the dolly my brother gave me and begin to chatter and laugh inanely. They are clever creatures, and not always the nicest. But for some reason they adore children and are always kind and playful in their presence, hence my current loathsome disguise.
The abnormal ripples are coming closer as I shift, my cleated boots scraping the wood while my hand reaches for my spear. As the first gray-green head breaks the surface I just hope they aren't clever enough to recognize the normally mud spattered tomboy who hunts on their shores.
9-12-11
Posted by iamjen on May 21, 2012
Mmhmmm...I do recognize these Kevingly creatures....
Posted by morraha on May 21, 2012
Thought you might enjoy this one.
Posted by kevinking on November 20, 2011
;) (You be a clever, clever squirrel. One of my favorist writing squirrels in the whole wide world. Now let me see, I must come up with another collaberation for you and me)
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 20, 2011
Yes, indeed! You must!
Posted by morraha on November 20, 2011
Haha! Please do. Rani is positively slavering for a new one
Posted by radiationrabbit on November 15, 2011
Is me. :D Is me. :D Tehhe! I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by morraha on November 15, 2011
HAHAHAH! Sadness is out but violence is hunky dory. :P
Posted by radiationrabbit on November 16, 2011
Duh!!!!!!! It's me for Pete's sake!
Posted by morraha on November 16, 2011
I love my Gamma Infused Hare.
Posted by radiationrabbit on November 17, 2011
I loves you too! :D
Posted by morraha on November 17, 2011
Yay!
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 15, 2011
Just noticed this... will be back to follow the link and read the story... first, I have to get my tush to work
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 15, 2011
Nicely done. I imagine there will be more installments and more drawings..?
Posted by morraha on November 15, 2011
I don't know. The illustration is Raja's work. I just wrote what it inspired, like Stare Bug.
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 15, 2011
I think you guys should collaborate on a full length story! And may I ask why you call Kevin, Raja??
Posted by morraha on November 15, 2011
Raja is the Indian term for King, he is also occasionally Genghis King when the mood strikes. I'm honestly not sure if I can do a full length story. I generally just write in small bursts.
Posted by frederiqueroy70 on November 15, 2011
Ah, but one small burst at a time does a long story make
Posted by morraha on November 15, 2011
True enough. I have just never had the inspiration or drive to write such a long piece.
Posted by monasmiled on November 14, 2011
Ok- I'm still learning about Blue Canvas obviously(didn't know about the blogs)..haha..although I did read one of your writings(I thought it something special for blue lounge that day,forgive me I am slow),anyways..love your writing thanks for sharing:)
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
Thanks a bunch Rachel. So glad you enjoyed it. :)
Posted by rodeorose on November 14, 2011
Oh what a wonderful treat this is- for me a great wake-up story, bc it is morning here;)...but one that will have me daydreaming all day now... I love the way you write Morraha. Will look forward to more great collaborations from you and Keving I hope!
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
You are very kind Rosie. :D Here is your namesake for you. @>-
Posted by rodeorose on November 14, 2011
oh that's sweet- thanks hun... I just noticed my little typo above :(.. Coffee time!!
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
HAHA! I just made a fresh pot a little while ago. Since Trish isn't here I'll share. :D
Posted by rodeorose on November 14, 2011
Long n strong for me thanks hun:))
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
Absolutely.
Posted by lianne on November 14, 2011
Ouch - how cruel...lol. But such a cleverly written story to go with Kevin's drawing Morraha. Love your description in the first paragraph particularly. You have certainly a wonderful command of the language and your imagery is vivid and appealing. A really delightful write!
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
Lianne! So wonderful to see you back. And thank you very much for the compliments. :D
Posted by ragman on November 14, 2011
Well written piece that flows well
Posted by morraha on November 14, 2011
Thank you very much Rag and Bones. :D