Story by: Penny, Mary A., Lynn, John L., J.Blacklist, Steven H., and Elfrieda
"The Black Swan and the City"
It was a black swan called "Eddie", that likes to go to the city to visit his friends at the Lake Eola...Eddie soon realize that he was alone.. they left him behind due a storm that was getting to close to the city.... since Eddie never listen to his friends because he think he knows everything...he decided that since he was here anyway he might as well enjoy a swim. Suddenly, the wind began to pick up, and the sky darkened...
So Eddie did know a thing or two about cities, but far less about being a friend and having friends. Nonetheless, he thought he'd stick it out a bit and see what city life had to offer...He hopped onto the shore and wandered to where he heard some people talking. There on a bench was a young boy, crying...
Eddie noticed that the boy was horribly disfigured, perhaps by fire or a terrible accident. The wind began to whip the leaves around the crying boy and the water was getting a bit rough as well...
In that instant, Eddie forgot how lonely and scared HE had been and flew up onto the bench by the young boy. He spread his wings in order to try to shelter him from the blasts of the wind...Eddie wasn’t sure if he should approach the boy. He had never been this close to a human before. And what was that awful noise the human was making. Just then the human raised his head and said, “What are you staring at? Haven’t you ever seen a lost boy before?” Eddie was amazed, could this boy have something in common with him? Maybe they could help each other find their family. Eddie said, “I’m Eddie and I’m lost too.” The boy looked stunned, but said nothing. Eddie went on, “I was thinking maybe we could help each other.” The boy looked at him wide eyed and said, “You can talk?” “Of course I can talk,” Said Eddie.
"Of course I can talk," Eddie repeated, pulling his warm wings closer around the boy to protect him from the coming storm, "AND young boys can fly."
Although he was alone and frightened the boy laughed at the suggestion, imagining flapping his arms and lifting from the bench and soaring to a safe and friendly place with lots of friends who didn't notice the visible scars and worked to soothe the invisible ones. "That's not possible," he said to the swan, breathing in the warm softness of the down along the bird's chest. "Impossible, nothing!" said the swan. "I suppose 5 minutes ago you thought talking swans were impossible. And there are more ways to fly than simply sprouting feathers and floating on air. So many many more ways for young boys to fly," the swan said, so glad now that he'd taken the chance to approach the boy.
For the first time, Eddie saw what resembled a smile, come to the boy's face. Eddie realized that he was no longer alone or afraid.
Eddie, the swan, and the boy....different in every way, one not even human, yet.....they found each other, found a way to help each other......they overcame their differences......in the end they needed each other
In the story Noa Siegrist.... and the story The Black Swan and the City.
43 Responses
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On 14 September 2008 Aubrey's Oma gave props:
Fantastic Hector!
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On 14 September 2008 Ronnie Ginnever gave props:
exquisite!
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On 14 September 2008 David Logan Morrow gave props:
Beautiful shot!!
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On 14 September 2008 Rebecca Delekta gave props:
Wow , this is amazing
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On 14 September 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:
Absolutely Beautiful !!! Hector !!!!
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On 14 September 2008 Delmas Green gave props:
Magical, Hector....just magical.
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On 14 September 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
This is absolutely beautiful Hector - my creativity meter however, is at rock bottom...;-( I'll dream on it!
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On 14 September 2008 Penny Nannini said:
..he decided that since he was here anyway he might as well enjoy a swim.
Suddenly, the wind began to pick up, and the sky darkened... -
On 14 September 2008 Penny Nannini gave props:
(nice IR, btw)
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On 14 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
He hopped onto the shore and wandered to where he heard some people talking. There on a bench was a young boy, crying. ...........
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On 14 September 2008 John Linton gave props:
INFRAREDtastic.
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On 14 September 2008 J. Harris Blacklist gave props:
Eddie noticed that the boy was horribly disfigured, perhaps by fire or a terrible accident. The wind began to whip the leaves around the crying boy and the water was getting a bit rough as well...
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On 14 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
In that instant, Eddie forgot how lonely and scared HE had been and flew up onto the bench by the young boy. He spread his wings in order to try to shelter him from the blasts of the wind......
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On 14 September 2008 John Linton said:
Eddie wasn’t sure if he should approach the boy. He had never been this close to a human before. And what was that awful noise the human was making. Just then the human raised his head and said, “What are you staring at? Haven’t you ever seen a lost boy before?”
Eddie was amazed, could this boy have something in common with him? Maybe they could help each other find their family. Eddie said, “I’m Eddie and I’m lost too.” The boy looked stunned, but said nothing. Eddie went on, “I was thinking maybe we could help each other.”
The boy looked at him wide eyed and said, “You can talk?”
“Of course I can talk,” Said Eddie. -
On 14 September 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Love the photo. Like the beginning of the story. I won't try to add to it as every attempt in my head leads to a swan dinner! :)
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On 14 September 2008 Steven Heipel said:
"Of course I can talk," Eddie repeated, pulling his warm wings closer around the boy to protect him from the coming storm, "AND young boys can fly."
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On 14 September 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Although he was alone and frightened the boy laughed at the suggestion, imagining flapping his arms and lifting from the bench and soaring to a safe and friendly place with lots of friends who didn't notice the visible scars and worked to soothe the invisible ones. "That's not possible," he said to the swan, breathing in the warm softness of the down along the bird's chest.
"Impossible, nothing!" said the swan. "I suppose 5 minutes ago you thought talking swans were impossible. And there are more ways to fly than simply sprouting feathers and floating on air. So many many more ways for young boys to fly," the swan said, so glad now that he'd taken the chance to approach the boy. -
On 14 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
For the first time, Eddie saw what resembled a smile, come to the boy's face. Eddie realized that he was no longer alone or afraid.
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On 14 September 2008 elfriede fulda gave props:
Eddie, the swan, and the boy....different in every way, one not even human, yet.....they found each other, found a way to help each other......they overcame their differences......in the end they needed each other.......Hector, this is great.....
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On 14 September 2008 *hector* Ortiz said:
you guys are awesome...and a happy ending...
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On 14 September 2008 J. Harris Blacklist gave props:
This was so much fun...
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On 14 September 2008 Catherine Kurvink gave props:
Hector, I'm sorry I got your message too late to contribute, but you all made a really lovely story! And the photograph is so beautiful.
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On 14 September 2008 Farras Abdelnour gave props:
hector, this photo is awesome, so beautiful. i love how the clouds pop out, and the texture of the trees on the left
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On 14 September 2008 Trish Meyer gave props:
Hector, as Catherine said, I'm sorry I got your message too late to contribute. The story has been developed and concluded beautifully. It would make a lovely picture book story for young children. Well done to all contributers :)
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On 14 September 2008 Lynn Hathaway gave props:
This was so much fun! TY hector...yu never cease to amaze me:)
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On 14 September 2008 Patricia Shanahan gave props:
You see, all living & breathing creatures, feel & love. No matter the differences, be it feathers or skin,love and frienship comes from within! We are all capable of loving and caring! It is or shouldd be the most treasured of gifts,God has given all living creatures
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On 14 September 2008 Patricia Shanahan gave props:
Hector, you are awesome ! GREAT IR and I hope I wasn't to late in getting back to you ! Thanks for inviting me to join !
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On 14 September 2008 Anne Mcginn gave props:
Lovely - even more wonderful is that all you creatives got together and created this story with a gorgeous image to go with it. I love that my JPG family members collaborate and share.
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On 14 September 2008 Cindy Coubrough gave props:
Amazing story, well done everyone, so cool that you all wrote that together.
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On 14 September 2008 Steve Hogle said:
Ahhhh Hector, that is great , I'm sorry I was late getting in on this project as well. What a great result, with the pooling of minds!
Hope to be apart of the next project
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On 14 September 2008 Paolo Pizzimenti gave props:
Hector you've been able to let my heart cryies this morning, but it was a cry of joy. We must not be afraid or scared of by the "differents", we must leran how we can "talk" to them and how to listen to them. Every creature on this worl are beauty and a smile could help us. Tks for sharing your emotions.
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On 15 September 2008 Kristina Kurtzke gave props:
Beautiful IR shot!
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On 15 September 2008 Sherry Davis Johnson gave props:
Hector! This shot is spectacular! I love the story, it's as beautiful as your friends. I'm sorry I got the message, too late to participate.
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On 15 September 2008 Sherry gave props:
the story came out with a wonderful message. love it ^-^
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On 15 September 2008 Louise Armstrong gave props:
Hector, you just keep getting better and better.
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On 15 September 2008 * Jeff Boucher said:
Qué una manera de wonerful para chispear la creatividad, usted es la persona perfecta para este tipo de historia. Usted didnt lo pide pero su foto consiguió lo que mereció.
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On 15 September 2008 phil413 gave props:
What a wonderful story you all wrote together. You are right - at the end...we all need each other, not only Eddie and the boy...
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On 15 September 2008 Noa Siegrist gave props:
Love it! Encantadora Hector.
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On 18 September 2008 G Anderson gave props:
great idea hector! i enjoyed it so much! thanks to everyone to shared. great moral as well... as for your photo... breathtaking...
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On 18 September 2008 B Teacher gave props:
i love you guys!
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On 18 September 2008 Linda Merz gave props:
Stunning!
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On 19 September 2008 Sonia Adam Murray gave props:
Lovely photo and fabulous story!
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On 23 September 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
beautiful story and excellent capture!
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