Saint Catherine of Alexandria ...hmmVenerated patroness of women scholars, they say you were condemned to be broken on the wheel by pagan Romans for your brilliant defence of the One True Church. The only thing is, torture on the wheel was invented long after Rome had converted and crumbled; the only Romans that broke poor souls over a wheel were Catholic priests tormenting heretics.
So Catherine of the Wheel, you may tickle certain uninformed ears, but you come off a bit contrived, even a little dishonest.
I visit you from time to time. You review writers, presuming to be a fellow; wax and spin sentimental stories you think we want to hear. Ho Hum. Maybe some readers' hearts are warmed, but not mine.
I've seen it burn, when you discovered a fallen angel under your roof, and even when you poured coals over my head. And I can't say that I always liked it, but Catherine flashing and flaming was never boring.
So you may earn peer recognition and you might find the right word, but if you can't be real and muster the guts to put it on the page, you will never more than scratch the surface, irritate the skin. And I know you are capable of piercing the heart.
There was no wheel and you're no saint, Catherine. Get that through your head and maybe you will be able to write.
2 comments:
It's good to see you back writing again! I like the accusation here, and knowing you and having read your book, the words in this post ring loud and clear. What a creative approach to this lie!
Hope all is well with you!
"Catherine" (aka Effie in Kissing the Mirror) has potential, but needs to be poked by reality every once in a while.
I saw your posts from the Grand Canyon - it must be breath taking!
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