February 2005 Winner: Glenda Rynn, The
Spinning of Tales
Honorable Mention: Mike Dunn, Fruit of the Loom
Honorable Mention: Polly Dunn, A
California Spin
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February Contest Winner
The Spinning of Tales
by Glenda Rynn
Dear Cousin Beauty
Yesterday when I was looking for herbs
deep in the woods, I saw an old, old woman spinning wool on a wheel in front
of her cottage. Although she seemed to smile at me, I was afraid and stayed
off at a distance.
Our village priest says witches used to live
in villages but gradually moved away into the dark forests so they could work
their wicked spells and eat babies and children. (You heard about Hansel and
Grethel, didn’t you?)
But today when I told Grandmother about the Old
Spinner, she looked around uneasily and spoke in a low voice. She said the ones
the priests call witches are really just persons who practice the old religion
that everyone used to before the priests came. To make people change to the new
religion from Rome, the priests said all the old practices are evil and the work
of devils.
Beauty, I’m all mixed up. I love Granny,
but, yet, the priest is so sure he’s right! He also talks about a terrible
place of punishment where people go who do not follow what he says.
I look forward to seeing you soon. If you
have the courage, we can explore the woods and look for flowers and mushrooms.
But don’t you even think of going near that spinning wheel if we see it!
I look forward to seeing you soon. If you
have the courage, we can explore the woods and look for flowers and mushrooms.
But don’t you even think of going near that spinning wheel if we see it!
Love
Rose Red |
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