This week for the Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge by Charli Mills The prompt is the word ‘Eminence’ in all its glory… In the post Charli also brings us up close and personal with a monster from the basement…. with eight legs that move it rapidly across your path. On one occasion almost to the point of embarrassment. Well worth heading over to enjoy that and also photographs of the melt around that part of Lake Superior.
In the meantime.. here is my submission for the challenge.
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Your Eminence by Sally Cronin
As I pass him on my way to the village, I remember to say ‘Good morning your eminence’. To ignore him is to invite untold misfortune. Wise ones tell of signs of impending death if he is seen close to your window. And should that be open to the spring air, thefts of gold and silver. I laugh at the warnings, for I am young and carefree, but ancient beliefs stir in my blood, for lone magpies bring sorrow. So I pay him respect, wishing him a mate for life, to bring joy to those who see them together.
©Sally Cronin
If you would like to participate in this week’s challenge here is the link again...https://carrotranch.com/2019/03/28/march-28-flash-fiction-challenge/
I hope you have enjoyed this piece of flash and your feedback is always welcome.. thanks Sally.
I like this piece, Sally!
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Thank you Becky.. hugsx
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That is terrific! I took part as well today – i find these stimulating, gets creativity going!
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Good to hear John.. look forward to reading..
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Beautiful sentiment Sal ❤
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Thanks Debby ♥
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This is an intriguing take, Sally.
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thank you Robbie..hugsx
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Just lovely, Sally. There’s lots of ancient lore about magpies and crows. I love birds! ❤
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Thank you Colleen…it is strange that different cultures have the similar beliefs about creatures, despite that belief going back thousands of years . ♥
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It shows how connected we really are. 🥰
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A great use on the word eminence. Showing magpies respect is wise.
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Thank you Darlene.. and I agree. cross them at your peril. .hugsxx
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We had a lot of them in Alberta.
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Well done, Sally!
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Thank you Jennie..hugsx
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You’re welcome, Sally!
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I shall be more mindful from this point forward…
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♥♥
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Excellent! Bringing the wisdom and superstitions from the ancient ones through young eyes is brilliant! Well-done!
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Thank you Jan.. so pleased you enjoyed.. hugsxx
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Wonderful written, Sally! Yes, we really should honour our smaller earth-members too. Michael
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Thank you Michael..hugsx
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We could ignore the superstition but I agree to respect the ancient wisdom. I like it, Sally. ❤
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Thank you Miriam.. hugs ♥
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You’re welcome, Sally. ❤
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Nice use of almost forgotton country lore Sally. Well thought out and written. Px
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Thanks Paul.. I was trying to be polite about the one who sits on the bird feeder at 6am and lets us know he is knicking the seed! hugsxxx
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I do like magpies because they are intelligent and mate for life.. but on the other hand I really resent them chowing down on all the birdfood and frightening off the other birds. One year one viciously attacked a Jay that had come into the garden to feed. It was jealous because we kept chasing it away. you could really see the spite in its attack. It uncomfortably reminded me of humanity. Pxxx
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I think you are right about the reference to humanity, especially at the moment. Not sure where we are headed in our country and across the globe.. feels like it is heading to a watershed moment! hugsxxx
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So true Sally Pxx
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So much permeates America from the motherland of England, and yet we often lose the roots of the original myths. As a child, I never understood the animosity toward the magpies and your flash refreshes my view. There are none here on the Keweenaw, but I’ll be sure to acknowledge his eminence next time I see him out west. Great flash, Sally!
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You surprised me in the end with the reference to magpies, Sally. I viewed his eminence as a human – perhaps a beggar. Well done, and beautifully written flash.
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Thank you Molly… we are wary of the power of these birds here…..hugsxxx
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