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| Ariadne addressed Theseus: Thou has slain the monster |
Grief is a labyrinth
and you, the unwilling subject,
dropped, unprepared, into the tangle
You are lost,
see only foreboding trails and blind curves
I will not tell you
not to be afraid;
this maze is full of danger,
but do not allow fear to stop you
from looking the monster in the eyes
Each time you look away,
it grows that much larger
and more formidable
I can lay a thread for you to follow
and give you a sword,
but you must slay your own monster
I will be waiting for you
to emerge from the other side
You may be tired
You may be battered,
but you will be alive.
10 comments:
I love the name Ariadne ~ also enjoyed the labyrinth - maze story line. Very nice, Mouse!!
"Each time you look away,
it grows that much larger"
I love that.
I really like this! Well done.
aquadragonfruit
I believed this as if Ariadne stood right in front of Theseus.
This is incredibly moving, LM. Your metaphor paves the way for thoughts on the human condition, the struggles we all face on a daily basis, and monsters, too, on occasion. You achieved a sense of intimacy with the use of the second person, and the speaker's determined encouragement.
"you must slay your own monster" - such an important lesson for all!
Reminds me of a school motto -
"Be brave and very courageous" !
This is sparse and rich at the same time LM--excellent storytelling with a classic feel to it that perfectly fits the illustration.
grief IS a labyrinth.
Such faith in the returning guide of thread. Very enjoyable.
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