The Accolade
He loved his lady queen in ways he could never admit. The only thing that made it bearable was the knowledge that she, in return, loved him.
But she was Queen, their love forbidden, and she was about to make him one of her knights, an honour only bestowed on the bravest of souls.
He tore his gaze from her tender smile, from that beautiful face surrounded by its tumble of red hair. He lowered himself to his knees on the cushion at her feet, hands clasped in obeisance as he received the lady’s accolade, and joy filled his heart.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis story is inspired by one of my favourite paintings ‘The Accolade’ by Edmund Leighton, painted in 1901. His attention to detail is astounding. This is the Wikipedia link where many more of his beautiful works of art are displayed:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmund_Leighton
Stunning works of art!
This is beautiful, Carrie! Star-crossed lovers… Lancelot and Guinevere. Such a tragic love story which you have captured in so few words. Excellent!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you so much, Linda. I tried to do the picture justice!
I particularly liked the phrase, “tumble of red hair.” Very nice story!
Thank you, Heather. Something I’ve always wished for ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLol, me too!!
Hats off to you, Carrie. Well done ?
Thank you, Steven, I thought I’d challenge myself to put a story to one of my favourite pictures.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt’s a beautiful story, Carrie. Well done.
Thank you so much, Thompson. So glad you liked it.
What a wonderful idea Carrie to imagine a story based on a painting. Your words and descriptions are eloquent. They perfectly capture the time period, essence of the painting and Edmund Leighton’s love of chivalry. Like the perfectly named painting, I give you accolade.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you for you kind comment, Margarida 🙂
Lovely story, Carrie. I love it.
Thank you so much, Lotchie
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYou’re always welcome, Carrie.