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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    Linda Rock
    Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
    Reply to  Carrie OLeary
    11 months ago

    Stunning works of art!

    Linda Rock
    Linda Rock(@linda-rock)
    11 months ago

    This is beautiful, Carrie! Star-crossed lovers… Lancelot and Guinevere. Such a tragic love story which you have captured in so few words. Excellent!

    Heather Chrzanowski
    Heather Chrzanowski(@heather-chrzanowski)
    11 months ago

    I particularly liked the phrase, “tumble of red hair.” Very nice story!

    Heather Chrzanowski
    Heather Chrzanowski(@heather-chrzanowski)
    Reply to  Carrie OLeary
    11 months ago

    Lol, me too!!

    allinonefitness steven jenkins
    allinonefitness steven jenkins(@allinonefitness-steven-jenkins)
    11 months ago

    Hats off to you, Carrie. Well done ? 

    Thompson Emate
    Thompson Emate(@thompson-emate)
    11 months ago

    It’s a beautiful story, Carrie. Well done.

    Margarida Brei
    Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
    10 months ago

    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.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    10 months ago

    Lovely story, Carrie. I love it.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Carrie OLeary
    10 months ago

    You’re always welcome, Carrie.

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