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| Copyright-Melanie Greenwood |
My mind takes me to
the courtyard of her home where I hear the boats go by. I was drawn to her like a moth to the flame. Suzanne, I watched you dance at Le Vieux
Moulin with Armand, never daring to encroach. Entranced by the crazy energy emanating from you.
I remember the
imperfection of the crooked floors and our conversations while we had tea and
oranges.
I still find myself
drifting on the river of time, seeking to find meaning and love in this confusion we call life.
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Written for Friday Fictioneers. Word Count : 100
This has been one of my favourite songs of all time and this week after having listened to it again, I decided to find out the history of the song. So there was actually a Suzanne and I didn't know that it was a Leonard Cohen song. Heard different singers do their version. In my biased mind I still think Neil Diamond's version is the best. This week's story itself I am unsure if I have been able to do it justice.
I'm a sucker for a Leonard Cohen song. And I loved the way he pronounced 'oranges' ... kind of 'awnges'. Great take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, this was one of my favourite songs but I was unaware of it's history until this week. I am glad you liked it.
DeleteSometimes those little flicks you put up stun me. That tiny capsule encloses so much of a past, a listless present and the hopelessness of the future, glowing all along with the feeling of the lover, and the frailty of it all.
ReplyDeleteI was unsure if I had been able convey the emotions in this story, so thank you Umashankar for those generous words of praise.
DeleteI love the Leonard Cohen version - so lazy, so beautiful. A nice idea from the prompt.
ReplyDeleteClaire
Thanks Claire I had always loved this song and now knowing it's history I like it even more.
DeleteSubroto, Lovely story, river scenes, and music. I looked up the links and found it very interesting. Well written. :) --- Susan
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. The origin of this song does make for a fascinating story, I am glad you liked it too.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteCount me among those partial to the Leonard Cohen version. Love the song, though. Sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS Thank you for sharing the link about Suzanne. I never knew that. Now the song has new meaning for me.
DeleteThanks Rochelle. You are right, the song now has a new meaning for me too. I am glad you liked the story.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid story and links and song and everything. I was pleasantly taken away to the river and learned much along the way. Thank you for putting this all together and delivering it to my consciousness.
Aloha,
Doug
Thanks Doug I've been listening to this song the whole week :-)
DeleteGreat feelings here. I like how you've used the song and created a sense of loneliness and loss in your story.
ReplyDeleteThanks margirene, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI like the imperfection of the crooked floors - takes me back to a house from my childhood.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I was able to refresh that memory then :-)
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