Tag Archives: grief
The Autumn Queen No. 13 – Battle Cry
This is #13 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here.
The Autumn Queen No. 12 – Important Lessons
This is #12 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “Hold!” I remember the two most important lessons I learned, in swordplay. “Elias, are you hurt?” I looked down at the sword. … Continue reading
The Autumn Queen No. 11 – His
This is #11 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “I am her ninth face, the first and last, the darkest of nights.” I have heard my brother speak this prayer many … Continue reading
Without Me
I am hoping against hope that I learn this lesson — the one where I am always wondering if the point is to hang on, or to finally let go — before the world makes the decision without me.
The Autumn Queen No. 9 – Treason
This is #9 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * I went to visit him, there in the dark, where those who have committed the worst crimes are kept. I walked … Continue reading