Stories and Folklore<p>The Foxman and the Crow - Part One (A Thread)</p><p>In the fading light of a late spring afternoon, the Foxman wandered along the ancient trackways of England, his footfalls whispering like the wind and pattered quietly like ripples through time. His presence was as enigmatic as the legends that surrounded him—a solitary figure shrouded in mystery.</p><p>As the Foxman strolled along the lonely road, a crow descended from the sky, alighting gracefully by his side. Its ebony feathers shimmered in the dying sunlight, and its eyes gleamed with curiosity; he knew of the Foxman, from the many stories that were told and his wisdom was understood to be part of who he was. The crow, ever inquisitive, began a conversation with the enigmatic traveler.</p><p>"Tell me, Foxman," the crow cawed, "who possesses the most beautiful song—a fox or a crow?"</p><p>The Foxman turned his gaze upon the inky bird, contemplating the question for some time, he was never one to jump into an answer without thinking. His eyes, as old as the ancient trackways he traversed held the cunning of those years. With a gentle smile, he replied, "In truth, both possess a unique beauty, a song that transcends the realms of the living and reaches out to the Somewhen."</p><p>The crow tilted its head, its curiosity piqued. "The Somewhen?" it echoed.</p><p>"Yes," the Foxman whispered, his voice carrying the weight of forgotten ages. "Their songs, though different, sing to our dearly departed, the souls who have embarked upon their final journey. The fox's cry and the crow's caw carry through to the other realms, reminding us of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of existence. Hail to the land of spells and spirits"</p><p>The crow's eyes widened, "But such reminders can be unsettling for many," it mused. "Why should we find beauty in the songs that speak of loss?"</p><p>1/</p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/folklore" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>folklore</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/folklorethursday" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>folklorethursday@a.gup.pe</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.online/@folklorethursday" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>folklorethursday@mastodon.online</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writing" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>writing</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AmWriting</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WritersOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/WritersCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WritersCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Folklore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Folklore</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/Folktales" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Folktales</span></a> <a href="https://thefolklore.cafe/tags/FolkloreThursday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FolkloreThursday</span></a></p>