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The prompts at Ligo Haibun this week are two photos, a goat and penguins. My offering is based on the goat:
Freedom
My marriage to Fifi ended the day it began.
The goat was to be slaughtered for the preparation of the feast that would climax the exchange of drinks between our respective families. Papa bought it with his life’s savings in the big market near our village and he had walked it home with prideful footsteps of the rich.
The goat was fattened for three moons; it lived on nothing but fresh grass and cassava peels. Every body marveled at its smooth and velvety hide. In my anguish I was the goat and when it disappeared mysteriously on the morning of the ceremony, I disappeared with it. You see, I never loved Fifi.
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Wow! Beautiful! I couldn’t have predicted the end. The beauty of stories is not necessairily in their length. Welldone! 🙂
I’m most grateful for your support, always, Teecee. 🙂
I really enjoyed this one Celestine, its full of great images!
Thank you, Gilly
A really enjoyable read – great ending 🙂
Thank you Eleenie
Awww. I did not expect that ending. Better to be free than tethered to someone you don’t love.
You are right, Nana. No matter what the trend may be now, love is very important in a relationship!
I totally dig your writing, my friend!
Grateful, as always 🙂
Your first line is wonderful at pullng the reader in. I loved your description of the pampered goat. Beautiful haiku summing up their escape.
Thank you for the nice words, Sarah Ann.
That’s awesome Celestine
Thanks, my friend.
I’m happy the goat got to live. As did the narrator, in freedom. The haiku is terrific. A short tale that nonetheless gets to the heart of the story. Speaks volumes in few words. I love it.
I’m pleased to hear that, Steph. Thank you.
Powerful metaphor – a sacrificial goat – blood of the innocent.
Beautifully narrated story, Celestine.
Peace,
Eric
Oh Eric, your words mean a lot to me 🙂 Thank you.
Love…”tethered souls” 🙂
Thank you Anja. 🙂
Sometimes traditions & customs can be so constricting of freedoms & self.
Glad she got away 🙂
Thanks Rosy. You are right!
you always shocked me with the beautiful ending of your stories.
all the best
Thank you, Omana. Hugs to you!
by the way the goat is beautiful too..
He he he! Thanks!
I like your story but then I hit the haiku and … WOW… what a nice expression of the modern human cultural process.
Thanks, Alice 🙂 Culture is good but it can be stifling in some cases.
You spoke a big truth with that one. Keep it up. 🙂
I love the parallels and the mystery.
Thank you Eric.
I am always enriched and stand in admiration of your gift with words dear friend…this was very powerful on so many levels and… as ever…beautifully written!
Your words humble me, dear Christina.
Freedom at last. Both of them escape their chosen destiny; death for goat and unhappy future for the narrator. Well written
Thank you so much, Padmini. Grateful for the comment!
Beautifully written, Dear Celestine! As always, you amaze. Big hugs!!
I’m grateful, Skye 🙂
your haibun are always moving – well done. ♥
Much gratitude!
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I like this very much. While traditions are part of who we are, if they cannot be flexible and change then hearts will be broken. The haiku sums it up perfectly.
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Be well ~ Jules
Thanks a million, Jules for the thoughtful comments. Never mind being late; it’s an honour to have you here, always 🙂
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I enjoyed this read. Very intelligent and thought provoking. I shall subscribe to your blog.
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