Tokoyo dived into the sea
To challenge Yofune-Nushi
Dagger between her teeth
The monster swam in deep blue
Gleaming in the dark waters
Tokoyo struck the beast true
At its heart, exposed by soft belly
In its death throes, the sea serpent
Rose to the surface
with Tokoyo on its back
Triumphant, she stood
In one stroke, Tokoyo
Saved the island, the emperor
And most certainly her father
The wronged Samurai, Oribe Shima
Released from his imprisonment
The noble one regained his life
- he knew, his daughter’s love freed him
Man's injustice undone by a girl's courage
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Tokoyo was certainly no sushi
For the magpietales
Copyright © 2012 ninotaziz. All rights reserved.
An excellent story here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anthony. This Chinese New Year, with torrential rain, Water serpants and dragons are on my mind.
ReplyDeleteThis 'Tale' of courage is fascinating!
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen!
DeleteWonderful tale!
ReplyDeleteDear Tess, thank you for that and for the wonderful start to 2012...
DeleteGreat little story.
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so, Doctor FTSE
DeleteBeautiful Magpie Tale! I especially loved the last line.
ReplyDeleteThank you Yvonne.
Deleteprofound story.
ReplyDeletemmm,
Dear Summer Rain,
DeleteAncient legends normally are profound. Thank you for being here.
Deeply moving.
ReplyDeleteDear Tumblewords,
DeleteGlad you like it.
A beautiful tale told by a beautiful story teller....perfect timing for the Chinese New Year! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this Ninot!!
Thank you dear Carrie, with support like yours, I continue this passion of mine.
ReplyDeleteNinot Ma'am,
ReplyDeleteReminiscent of Joan de Arc but better. She fought for her love,father and country. No others write such legends like you do. That is great!
Hank
Fancy you would see the resemblance to Joan of Arc, another favourite heroine of mine. Both of them were very young girls, barely teenagers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Sir Hank!