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
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4 commentaires:
nice...this is a great take on the pic...i take it this is based on legend or did you make it up...well told and great message within...
Dear Brian,
This is based on an old legend, Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent. An ancient story of courage from Japan.
No need to be shy about this one. I loved it as i love all your Eastern history and myth stories. In the Weat we need to read them!
"Tokoyo was certainly no sushi". haha!
Hi Stafford,
Almost missed your comment here. Lovely to see you and thank you for enjoying my mythical stories from the East...
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