Sleeping Beauty
It chimed at midnight and so awoke me from a slumber permeated with dreams that spread like an ink blot on paper. I watched then the moon creep across the floor until it alighted on silken bedspread.
Like a needle threaded through with silver, it embroidered ivy and roses heavy along the hem. When the cloth touched the floor, I felt the night sigh. And that sigh settled in my body, settled in my bones, released me from the want of a prince.
I set foot on the cool floor, walked out onto the balcony. The velvet that was the air clothed me and I set out for the sunrise bower as the bell rang once, as the bell rang twice and the third peal broke the horizon.
Photo by Isham Fernandez
navasolanature
Beautiful and evocative.
Miriam Costa
NICE POEM
Layla Todd
Thank you, Miriam! 😊
Resa
Excellent!!!!
Kitt and Di Take On Life
Very descriptive. ~Di
Jeff Flesch
A tantalizing dreamscape, which also functions as a play on reality, that which is seen and unseen and everything in between. Amazing write, Layla! ❤️
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Jeff! 💛
navasolanature
Beautifully written.
According to Chren
Really great poem, Layla. The poem and the image give us dark academia vibes.
Layla Todd
Oo, thank you for sharing your thoughts!
100 Country Trek
So beautiful and peaceful. Anita
Life Compass
Beautiful 😍
D. Wallace Peach
Phew. That was about as good as it gets! I loved this. <3 <3 <3 Beautiful, Layla.
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Diana!
Ingrid
Enchanting! ✨
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Embroideries and bells made me think of my childhood and therefore I thank you very much Layla because your words always bring magic!
Layla Todd
Thank you, Claudia! ✨
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
I agree with other comments, Layla. It’s so easy to get lost in your captivating stories. Beautiful and enchanting. 💗
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Lauren! ✨
Baydreamer - Lauren Scott
You’re so welcome, Layla!
Eugi
Oh, a gorgeous piece, Layla!
SelmaMartin
Soooo beautiful. Like everything you write. 👏
Cassa Bassa
Mezemising! I love it!
Michele Lee
I love losing myself in your descriptive and enchanting scenes. Gorgeous writing, Layla! 💖
Cassa Bassa
2nd that.
Michele Lee
👍🏻
Layla Todd
Thanks a million, Michele! ✨
Michele Lee
You are welcome, wonderful writer! 😊
Pooja G
Really enjoyed the descriptive post.
Kym Gordon Moore
Oh my, what beauty and poetry lie within the chimes echoing from that grand tower. Sweet flash fiction my friend. This is awesome Layal! 🤗👏🏼😘💖😍
michnavs
I love how enchanting this is, yet very realistic.
Kym Gordon Moore
Oh yes, I agree! 😍🥂😘
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely comment, Kym! ✨
Kym Gordon Moore
You are so very welcome Layla. It’s my pleasure. Cheers! 🥰🥂😍
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
“released me from the want of a prince” We are at the mercy of our desires, but the irony is, when we cease to desire something, it often appears! Lovely flash fiction, Layla!
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your favorite line, Cheryl. I love that! ✨
Jacqui Murray
Beautiful, Layla. Does anyone know what an ‘ink blot on paper’ would be–other than us oldsters? Lovely memories.
Layla Todd
Thank you, Jacqui! ✨