Monday, April 4, 2011

COME -C- WHAT I HAVE FOR YOU!

It's Monday morning and time for the next installment of the A-Z challenge. As with my previous entries I mix flash fiction with a bit of a riddle. I hope you enjoy my C entry.



Fathoms deep in the blue Mediterranean, far from the rocky, sun-drenched shores, calcified skeletons of sea creatures formed an aquatic forest of reds, blacks, and pinks. 
Undisturbed by man for countless millennia, its untouched colonies nourished and housed Mother Nature’s exotic underwater world.
As this mysterious forest was discovered, a snapped off branch saw its first morning light. Such a saturation of reddish-pink had never been viewed before and it became the Iron Ages’ most sought after treasure. Polished and adorned creations traveled the globe.
Tibetan Lamas prayed with rosaries fashioned from this mystic stone. It became one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Magical and spiritual properties linked to this curious gem. 
An exquisite name married to this powerful talisman that many believed could stop bleeding, protect one from evil spirits, and ward off hurricanes. 
Its popularity never wavered. How could anyone not admire CORAL.


39 comments:

Trisha said...

Coral is beautiful and amazing! Yay! :)

Francine Howarth said...

Hi,

Nice post: red coral stunning as necklace. But even more beautiful in natural underwater world! ;)

best
F

Renae said...

How very creative of you. This was great...loved the coral picture!

Unknown said...

So creative! Never to expect anything less from you!!! So glad I got to stop in again today! I'm on a roll in your world!

Unknown said...

Lovely journey into the land of Coral :)

Brenda Drake said...

C is for COMPLETELY love your descriptions of the coral. Wonderful job! :D

Summer Ross said...

Yay- I had guessed this one right! Truly inspiring descriptions Micheal!

Anonymous said...

Mystic stones indeed. So beautiful they are, as is your description of them!

Laura M. Campbell said...

A beautiful combination of description and history. Your words flowed like the soft undulations of the water. Good luck with the challenge.

Julia Phillips Smith said...

I love how you put the word 'coral' in color context. Really enjoyed your post, as I'm a huge fan of that color and it was nice to get some background on coral itself.

Anonymous said...

stunning coral image.
well done.

Roland D. Yeomans said...

A riddle garbed in beautiful prose. What an excellent way to start my day. Another great post, Michael. Roland

Nicki Elson said...

That was lovely! Immediately brought to mind snorkeling in Cancun on my honeymoon. :)

Regina said...

I love coral. This reminds me when I went snorkeling in Jamaica. So amazing!

Unknown said...

It is beautiful. I have to tell you something sad though, I was reading in the latest National Geographic that because of all the CO in the air, the oceans are becoming acidic and if it continues, there may be no more coral in the oceans by 2100. Sad!

Karen Martin Sampson said...

Yes, Coral is disappearing, like so many other earthly treasures. The time for ambivalence is long past - real action is required and paying attention to changing our wasteful, extravagant lifestyles is an important part of the process - this doesn't mean we can't live well or comfortably or beautifully - just differently:-) Very beautiful post, Michael.

Anonymous said...

Lovely description--nicely done!

Jeana said...

Beautiful!

Golden Eagle said...

Coral is amazing. :)

Great flash fiction!

Ella said...

Beautiful post, I love your descriptive definition~ I love riddles; Well Done~

I'm a Taurus, too!

Robyn Campbell said...

Fantastic riddle, Michael. I grew up around coral. (Lived in the Keys.) It is stunningly beautiful. And to think it was once alive. Great C post. Bravo. :-)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful description :O)

Michael Offutt, Phantom Reader said...

Oooh coral. I never would have guessed.

Denise Covey said...

Beautiful descriptions Michael. Keep this up for 26 days and you'll be a regular Somerset Maugham.

Denise<3

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erica and christy said...

Lovely description! Wow, the challenge you've given yourself is a tough one! Very creative. christy :0)

Heather said...

I love the poetic feel of this one! An excellent choice, well done.

Susan Oloier said...

As always...beautiful.

Southpaw said...

I knew, I knew! I love coral. It is so beautiful and some species are very complex.

The Words Crafter said...

Wow! I was hooked; I thought you were spinning a new tale :)

Coral really is beautiful.

Donea Lee said...

Ah, coral really is beautiful. Great descriptions! If I wasn't so terrified of sharks, I'd consider diving down to the coral reef one day... :)

Margo Kelly said...

Nice! :) Happy C-day. :)

N. R. Williams said...

You did a great job with this post, Michael.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

J.L. Campbell said...

You make Coral sound so fascinating. Wish we'd do more to protect our environment where I live. We're doing so much harm at the rate we're polluting our harbour.

Unknown said...

Oh, Michael. You touched a heart-string with this post. My husband and I are avid travelers and we love to snorkel. We have a gorgeous saltwater aquarium with live coral. Beautiful post...I'm a follow (you're quite a cutie, too).

Brooke R. Busse said...

Coral is beautiful, but I don't know if I could wear anything made out of it. I'd be wearing little bones!

Danette said...

Very fitting considering where you are right now. Lovely post Michael!

KM Nalle said...

Coral is really beautiful and your post describes it so well. Very nice!

Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...

I enjoyed your excellent descriptive writing!

I think everybody loves corals!

Duncan In Kuantan

PencilGirl said...

That was beautifully written.. :) May you never tire of hearing that! :P