Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash
She hovered her hand
a breath’s distance
above bare, brown ground
her lips performing the sacred
enchantments,
and waited for water
to come.
When none pushed
through the solid earth
she dug a tiny knife from
a worn leather pouch
which hung, hidden mostly,
in the folds of her colored skirts
and scratched the dirt
scratched in little gentle lines
a reminder to the spirits
slumbering
beneath
that no rest is forever
and rivers never sleep.
About the Creator
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.