Spider Grandmother
a mystical reunion65 total reviews
Comment from Norbanus
Reflections from the world where words are few
They show their face in new and powered ways.
The Hopi culture shows us something new
But which was old eons before our days
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Reflections from the world where words are few
They show their face in new and powered ways.
The Hopi culture shows us something new
But which was old eons before our days
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Hi, Norbanus. Your last line says it all! Thanks so much for the great review. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from chasennov
'Spider Grandmother.' A mystical reunion indeed. Cave paintings and creatures with insect like bodies, protruding skulls and large eyes. Have a feast. Well done.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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'Spider Grandmother.' A mystical reunion indeed. Cave paintings and creatures with insect like bodies, protruding skulls and large eyes. Have a feast. Well done.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Ah, you get my meaning, C. Thanks so much for this great review! Warmest regards, Bev
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Yes I do, and you're very welcome, Bev.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, friend, you are so good! This is an amazing 55-word entry - I had to read it a couple of times to figure out what was happening, and then I read your author's notes, which made it clear! Brilliant, Bev!
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Wow, friend, you are so good! This is an amazing 55-word entry - I had to read it a couple of times to figure out what was happening, and then I read your author's notes, which made it clear! Brilliant, Bev!
Comment Written 20-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much, Dawn. I had fun trying to meet this challenge. Really appreciate your support and generosity. Hugs, Bev
Comment from IndianaIrish
Hello to you, Bev! I enjoyed your 55-word story for the contest. It was indeed unusual as many I've read and I wish you lots of luck. After reading your notes, it was easier to understand what the Spider Grandmother is.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Hello to you, Bev! I enjoyed your 55-word story for the contest. It was indeed unusual as many I've read and I wish you lots of luck. After reading your notes, it was easier to understand what the Spider Grandmother is.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thank you so much, Karyn. I really appreciate you stopping by to read and review. Always a pleasure to get your insights.
Warmest regards, Bev
Comment from Glasstruth
Read this twice and after reading the author notes I understood what Spider Grandmother means. There's mystery and excitement in just 55 words. Well done! Good luck with the contest. Les
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Read this twice and after reading the author notes I understood what Spider Grandmother means. There's mystery and excitement in just 55 words. Well done! Good luck with the contest. Les
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thanks, Les. I really enjoyed trying to meet the requirements of this contest. A sure way to beat writer's block! Thanks so much for reading and for your generous review.
Warmest regards, Bev
Comment from Spitfire
Thias is quite an unusal story. First paragraph is dynamite as it puts the reader smack dab in a different world. Contrast of black heart and rainbow-circled moon makes one suspend belief and crawl with the seeker toward the light.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thias is quite an unusal story. First paragraph is dynamite as it puts the reader smack dab in a different world. Contrast of black heart and rainbow-circled moon makes one suspend belief and crawl with the seeker toward the light.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thanks so much, Shari. I'm glad that you were able to 'see' what the point of this story is. Thanks for sharing and for your generosity. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER
Hallucinating on peyote? A well described incident where Lanza is left alone without food or water for 4 days in isolation in order to see visions and in doing so becomes a man in the Hopi cave or if I am remiss in another native American culture. Well scripted and presented.
With warm regards: (55 words)
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Hallucinating on peyote? A well described incident where Lanza is left alone without food or water for 4 days in isolation in order to see visions and in doing so becomes a man in the Hopi cave or if I am remiss in another native American culture. Well scripted and presented.
With warm regards: (55 words)
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2013
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Thanks for a very interesting perspective and generous review, Stephen. Basically, that is exactly what I tried to convey with the story. Though I don't think the Hopi tribe would use the peyote. Did you catch that the moon was a UFO? Oops, giving the story away. Take care, Bev
Comment from donaldww
I like the Indian themes you have in your stories, and the nature-inspired names that they have for people and things. Such as Spider Grandmother. Almost give me the sense she's got her fingers into many pies.
I think you've got a story here. Lansa is starving, must do something. She cries out and is saved by the Spider Granny.
Cheers,
DW
Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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I like the Indian themes you have in your stories, and the nature-inspired names that they have for people and things. Such as Spider Grandmother. Almost give me the sense she's got her fingers into many pies.
I think you've got a story here. Lansa is starving, must do something. She cries out and is saved by the Spider Granny.
Cheers,
DW
Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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Hi, Donald. Thanks for your generous review. Glad you also enjoy the Indian themes. donald. Appreciate you stopping by and your good luck wishes. Bev
Comment from Cherokee messenger
Very interesting writing in only a few words. I especially like the phrases "night and day cleaved to one orbit" and "rainbow-circled moon". Thanks for writing.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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Very interesting writing in only a few words. I especially like the phrases "night and day cleaved to one orbit" and "rainbow-circled moon". Thanks for writing.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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Thanks so much for the great review, Valerie. I appreciate it! Warm regards, Bev
Comment from JM daSilva
I've heard the tale of Spiderwoman. They have an interesting tale of creation, but to say the sun created everything through Spiderwoman is not wrong, huh? What I mean is that without the sun we would all be dead. Great story.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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I've heard the tale of Spiderwoman. They have an interesting tale of creation, but to say the sun created everything through Spiderwoman is not wrong, huh? What I mean is that without the sun we would all be dead. Great story.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2013
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Hi, JM. I am very fascinated by the idea of cave paintings, in some cases, being depictions of ancient astronauts visiting the earth. And, yes, I agree, the sun is central to most forms of worship whether it's spelled Sun or Son. Thanks for the generous review. Warm regards, Bev
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It was a pleasure to review. Welcome.
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