Tag Archives: Rapunzel

Long Story, Short

Posted on April 15, 2021 by whimsygizmo

Rapunzel’s had enough, and she’s about to leave this damn tower of her own un-tressed power, just cut on outta here, just as soon as she can find some shears.  PAD Challenge, day 15.

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A Chair, a Stair and a Half-Eaten Éclair

Posted on September 26, 2016 by whimsygizmo

  .. The preacher’s got another story for us, girl. One where the truth is un -leashed, creased down the middle and unfolded on a (four-and-twenty blackbird) golden throne. Rapunzel’s there, and she’s unlocked, brushing up on her blond phonics … Continue reading →

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Rapunzel’s Hairdresser

Posted on April 21, 2016 by whimsygizmo

.. Girl, I did not keep those golden tresses of yours deep conditioned for all these years so you could let some strange dude climb them. Show some self respect. Did I not also teach you how to swordfight, how … Continue reading →

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Forget the Alamo

Posted on September 30, 2015 by whimsygizmo

.. and all those other things that happened in Texas. This one small world is vast enough for what I want to say. Forget the way she smiled as you were leaving; her eyes are lies no one has ever … Continue reading →

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cutting off your hair (and other unconventional uses for a sword)

Posted on April 29, 2015 by whimsygizmo

. nobody knows she feels small in the wee hours of the morning, watching the moon fade in this world of magic mirrors and tower cages and identities tied to golden tresses long enough to climb. nobody asked her if … Continue reading →

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