The Power of Five
Sisters in spirit, they chanted and twirled, dancing beneath a midnight sky. They were one with the earth, blades of grass crunching between toes.
As their tempo increased, so did the wind, whipping around them to pebble their flesh, encouraging the fire to crackle and hiss.
Bare arms raised in unison to the Goddess. Five pairs of hands clapped, echoed by the crack of thunder, lightning cleaving the sky in two. Rain crashed down and the sisters laughed, water cooling their sweat slicked skin.
It was in the Earth, Air, Fire and Water, that they felt Spirit embrace them.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI love this, Emily. Your words make me feel the sisters invoking the elements, spirit made the hairs rise on my arms ?. Great story.
I always think there must be something so freeing about dancing beneath the stars and embracing the elements!
Hello, Emily. I really enjoyed it. Talking about the element of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water in a few words was amazing. You manage it perfectly. Well done.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Lotchie, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
You’re always welcome.
Tense mystical story, Emily. Well done!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI love this story, Emily. It reminds me of my traditional folklore. Are the sisters, members of a cult? I’m sure It was a rigorous chanting for the water to cool down, “their sweat slicked skin.”
I think they’d probably refer to themselves as a coven, but yes! I’ve always loved stories like these, women at one with nature, with one another!
How beautifully you write, Emily! Any story that involves dance captures my attention! I’ve always felt that everyone should dance in the rain! I love how your story brings all the elements to life and that last line is magical. Absolutely perfect!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI completely agree Linda! You really can’t beat dancing in a summer rain, it’s such a freeing feeling! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
You have done a great job including and describing the presence of the four elements in your story, Emily! A very lively and haunting story!
I’m wondering about the five pairs of hands, though. Is Spirit the fifth element?
Thank you Christer, I’m glad you enjoyed it! And yes, for me Spirit is the fifth element. The closing element I suppose, once you’ve embraced the others, to truly be in touch with yourself and those around you!
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