Long ago and far away, before roads, cars busy towns and cities were built. There was a place unspoiled where trees grew tall and buffalo roamed. Halona was happy living amongst her people. Her names means "of good fortune" as she had a dream that the star people were watching from the heavens and would lead the people in their greatest needs.
She climbed the hills and came to the mouth of a great mountain. There before her a portal of shining light. She entered softly, unheard. On the cavern walls story paintings of fire and warring nations. She saw little speckles of light dappling against the smooth saucer shaped hallows of rocks.
The starpainters are taking over now, leaving a trail of light in times of darkness for generations to come. Halona paints in hues of blue and green for mother earth's survival.
linking with dVerse Poets Pub - Prosery
hosted by Mish writing Prosery a Tribute to Gordon Downie
author's note; A bit of fictional storytelling for tonight. I hope you enjoyed it. I had to revise multiple times to keep it at 144 words. The story took on a life of its own and I had two full pages and could have kept writing.
Beautiful story!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay
DeleteI hope she is succesful in painting a road for us.
ReplyDeleteLet us hope she leads us a roadmap in time of need.
DeleteNicely written, Truedessa.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim
DeleteBeautifully written - there is a sense of peacefulness and purposefulness in her endeavours - Jae
ReplyDeleteThanks Jae, peacefulness and purposefulness are needed in life.
DeleteAmazing, True!! I'm ready for the book!
ReplyDeleteNot sure who anonymous is but, thank you!
DeleteThis is beautiful. I could have read pages more. A time when the beings of earth knew better how to live together and with Mother Earth.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry there is definitely more to the story. :)
DeleteA beautiful story, Truedessa!
ReplyDeleteDwight thanks for coming over to read. Much appreciated.
DeleteIf you have more, you should keep writing.
ReplyDeleteI ended up writing more than needed so there may be a story there.
DeleteLovely. A very intriguing story and the line slid in so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mish for an interesting prompt line.
DeleteThe starpainters are taking over now, leaving a trail of light in times of darkness for generations to come
ReplyDeleteYes True! It provides a lot of hope for mankind! We certainly expect the best!! Great lines Ma'am!
Hank
Thanks Hank, we all need hope.
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