Sketching Kalinaw
A breeze ruffled the water. The weathervane creaked as it swung around to point south and then southwest in the shifting winds that tossed the turning leaves. Silence lay like a prelude to the storm gathering offshore. Friendly ink in hand, he sat there sketching the kalinaw scene.
Each brush stroke pushed the storm further out to sea, leaving kalinaw to cup the inlet where he dreamed and drew. Not even the gulls dared to disturb him. They occupied a rock island watching him work in between forays into the sea to snatch clams.
Day drifted towards night, but he stayed at his task, recording the last peaceful day before the world changed forever. He captured the essence of peace, outlining its beauty and its meditative charm. Only when he’d finished did he rise and slide his sketchbook into its protective case. Then he walked along the rocky beach, ready for the storm to break. He’d safeguarded his peace and guaranteed its return.
The story continues in Brontide.
Thanks to Maria of Doodles and Scribbles and Rosema of A Reading Writer for Word High July #FilipinoWords #Prompt.
You set such a lovely scene. I can feel the artists desperation to capture the essence of this peaceful place. You paint a picture with your words. Gorgeous!
Thank you! I want to go hang out in that place!
Really enjoyed this, it captured the word and ‘showed’ rather than told the story 🙂
Thank you, i never tell 🙂 i always show. More fun that way!
Excellent. Well written
Thank you 🙂
Awwee such a passionate heart that even nature itself did not dare to interfere. Love that he had finished the sketch before facing gloom. That painting should be a keepsake of a beautiful day he once had. Awesome and engrossing tale- as always- Mel! <3
Thank you! yes nature did pause for that moment and he knew how lucky he was that she did.
Even nature knows when to stop, why can’t human know when to? Sigh… My pleasure, Mel. This truly is a lovely tale 💕✌🏿️
Thank you i wish mankind knew when to stop and respect nature
Yes, indeed. We can only hope.. 🙂
someday…I hope out hope that we’ll learn when enough is enough
I love how you’ve sketched kalinaw well 🙂 amazing!
Thank you! It’s a lovely word!
I feel very relaxed yet wondering what is coming next!
Thank you 🙂 well a storm but I don’t know what kind 🙂
🙂 I’ll wait it out. 🙂
🙂 me too
Beautiful, Mel! To coin the words of the psalmist….’Be Still and Know….’ Hugs! <3
Thank you! from you that is high praise indeed!
Truth shall be heard… 😉 Hugs!
Yes it shall! You’re welcone 🙂
Beautifully done and well written <3
Thank you 🙂 Rosema and Maria’s prompts inspired it.
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oh my dear Mel. There is something so calming, so soothing in this piece. <3 And I am really impressed how you incorporate the Filipino words flawlessly. <3
smiling sigh
Thank you 🙂 he just walked in and owned the word. 🙂
Yeah! 😀 😀 😀 IT felt like that because the words just flow…
thank you 🙂 that took some doing to achieve 🙂
Yay! You’ve achieved it dear! 😀 you’re welcome!
🙂 yay!
<3
Wonderful!
Thank you!
Of course!
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