Week 3 Story: The Town of Ishmiel
There once was a man named Ezekiel who was cursed with a blind eye. People would stare and point whenever they saw him because his eye was as white as the snow that spread across the tundra. His mother told him not to worry and that some lady would come along and love him for who he was. However, Ezekiel was impatient and longed to find this lovely lady instead of waiting for her to come to him. He traveled for days at a time, looking for the one woman who would love him the way he is; but he had no success.
Just when Ezekiel began to give up all hope of finding his love, an angel came down from the heavens and proclaimed "Ezekiel you have been blessed, for the Lord has heard your cries for a lovely lady of your own and has decided to grant you with your wish". Ezekiel fell to his knees and wept tears of joy. His days of searching were behind him. The angel then said "go to the town of Ishmiel and find the most beautiful suitor, for she is waiting for you".
Ezekiel jumped up and gathered his things. The town of Ishmiel was 3 days travel, but Ezekiel was so excited he made it in 2 days and 2 nights. When he reached the town, there was a huge parade lining the streets and every man, woman, and child were there. It was easy for Ezekiel to spot his lovely suitor. She had hair as golden as the sun and beautiful tan skin. He just knew that she was to be his. He quickly ran up the steps and into her arms, but when he touched her she melted away...
Confused and upset, Ezekiel awoke from his dream and was thrown back into the harsh reality of his life.
Hi Syd!
ReplyDeleteEzekiel's longing really comes through in your writing, I really get a sense of his desperation! I particularly liked how his eagerness meant that he arrived in Ishmiel quicker than to be expected, and how this meant that his arrival coincided with the town's celebrations. Not only does it give the story a sense of fate, but it makes the idea that it was a dream very convincing - it feels kind of like dream-logic. I also really like that you made your own story, but it makes me wonder how it's related to the stories you're referencing - why did you choose Ezekiel? Perhaps this is just because I didn't read the Cupid and Psyche stories, so it's not obvious to me, but maybe even discussing what you drew inspiration from further in your author's notes could help clarify this?