You were raised
On the backs of stories
And tall people that swept those
Stories around like the wind
Swept them amongst themselves
Along their leaves and branches
The dark oak of their skin
Their roots
They swept them past the
The pout of their lips
Dropped them cautiously
As seeds to be dug by you
Watered and cared for
Those stories grew into flesh and bone
They made you from the words of their heart
They swept you up
New and green
And spoke of you
Like the breeze
Passing you around like an unheard secret
But always they kept you near
To tell you
And mind you
To root you with oil
And wash you clean
To write in you new verses
Which you lovingly tattooed
Into the palm of my hands.
Storyteller
For my father. And the strength of his beautiful words.
mychaelalchemy, 3 months ago
-Those stories grew into flesh and bone-rings so true for me….wonderful writing!!!
aglaia b, 3 months ago
wow, that’s so beautiful!
lovely soft, heartfelt writing girl, i really enjoyed that! thanks ;-) xox
lolowe in reply to mychaelalchemy’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Mychael! ;}
lolowe in reply to aglaia b’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you algaia, it came from the heart ;}
beast, 3 months ago
great metaphor lolowe, we are formed from the stories of our forebears, well done
mychaelalchemy, 3 months ago
you’re welcome, dear one
Holly Ringland, 3 months ago
Oh goodness, this is gorgeous, quiet writing. Beautiful delicious imagery that conjures stories, ancestors and trees entwined. Reading this made me feel the same wonderful magic as walking into a room full of books that whisper magic, stories and history. Which you lovingly tattooed into the palm of my hands. Sigh. Exquisite.
lolowe in reply to beast’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Luke! ;}
lolowe in reply to Holly Ringland’s comment, 3 months ago
Wow, thank you so much Pinta. I really appreciate this comment and I’m extremely happy that you liked it ;}
Natella2020, 3 months ago
A loving tribute to your father, beautiful writing.
Devalyn Marshall, 3 months ago
All of your writings are wonderful!! This is my fav!!!
lolowe in reply to Devalyn Marshall’s comment, 3 months ago
I’m really glad you like it. And I really appreciate you reading it ;}
Outdoors2, 3 months ago
You turned out to be Pretty in ink…;-P
Lovely words for, I am sure a wonderful Man..Lorna….xo
Gregory John O..., 3 months ago
Nice one. I think he would like it
Sally Omar, 3 months ago
Lorna, This is an absolutely beautiful loving piece…Sally xxoo
Zolton, 3 months ago
I’m so glad that you can write such nice words about your father. It’s lovely.
lolowe in reply to Outdoors2’s comment, 3 months ago
Lol, pretty in ink, that was cute Outdoors. Thanks ;}
lolowe in reply to Natella2020’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Natella for your sweet comment
lolowe in reply to Gregory John O'Flaherty’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you kindly Gregory :] I hope so.
lolowe in reply to Sally Omar’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Sally, I appreciate you reading it. :]
lolowe in reply to Zolton’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Zolton, I’m happy you liked it :]