Do you have a BA Granny?

Question

Trial of Sight

Part Twenty

Unwillingly, Cara’s sight of mind

fell into darkness

Loss of blood taking its’ toll

She could not sleep!

the nightmare would happen again

and this time

she would not live to seek revenge

A gentle hand held her head

Maybe this was her angel

finally come to take her away

from the pain

from the fear

from the Wolf

“Did you think I could let you fight

alone, my sweet Carolina Crimson?

My little Red…”

a voice belonging to an Earth-bound angel

“Grandma,”

Cara spoke, week, silenced by a soft finger

“Did you think you were the only one

Who could wield a silver blade?”

-There is only one more after this one… but I want to know what you think of this ending to the battle…

Blessed Be in BA Grannies and Love and Light, Siren

Answer 1

Yes, I happen to have a bad a** granny, two, in fact, well, maybe three if you count my great grandmother. The thing I love about this poem, the protagonist is not triumphant, having come up with the brilliant thought last minute to kill the enemy. You can only conquer your demons with aid.

Your last two lines illustrate this perfectly. In my mind, granny is not just saying "Did you think you were the only one/Who could wield a silver blade?"

This says so much more than just that. It says "Do you think you were the only one who had to bear the pain. Do you think you are the only one who lost someone they loved? Do you think you have to fight alone when I am here?" So much strength and vulnerability, and instead of being a paradox, it is a brilliantly blatant truth.

Answer 2

Oh how clever a twist, I wasn't expecting that. The alpha male DemonWolf has been defeated by a second silver blade wielded by the grandmother. I am nervously waiting now to see if Cara makes it, or whether she is mortally wounded.  This has been a riveting tale. I cannot wait for the end! Thank you.