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D&D Campaign - World of Urun
D&D Campaign Character - Astophie, Witch-Mother of the Coven of Six Sigils (For this post she is playing the role as "Queenie")
Very important information about this tribute, please read!
About a week ago, my friend, Gurleygirl, posted a beautiful set featuring an old classic country song originally sang by none other than Dolly Parton in 1974. The song is titled "Jolene". Wanting to thank Gurleygirl for her encouraging support of so many others here on the Nexus and, having a love for all types of music, I picked this great country hit from 1962 for my tribute. Usually, I write a quote or narrative in all of my posts, but this time the song IS the narrative. Additionally, my "World of Urun" character, Astophie (witch/beguiler) plays the role of, "Queenie". I hope all those who view this post follow the lyrics of this song closely, especially at 2:15 -2:26!! I will also post the lyrics of the song just below for those who want to read them; underlining the moral of the story as well.
** I place great value on the encouraging comments and feedback that I receive on my posts. Some may think it's a small trivial thing, but for something that takes a fraction of time to write, and costs nothing, it brings a little happiness and assurance to the poster, while brightening their day as well. That said, I like to thank Gurleygirl for taking the time to write such uplifting/encouraging words on so many others' posts, including mine. **
Please use your imagination, press play, and enjoy.
For those who are interested, here are the song's lyrics:
She kinda breezed into town from New Orleans
And said, "Boys, I'm Big John's Cajun Queen
Now, I didn't come here to argue or waste anybody's time
I just come to get my man from your dirty old mine
'Cause he moves me
Now where you give up's where old Queenie's gonna start
'Cause I got a powerful love in my heart
So just show me the hole way down in the ground
And tell the whole wide world Big John's been found
And he's livin'
So down in the mine without a sign of a light
Old Queenie went a-lookin' for John that night
She found him there at the bottom of the pit
And placed a red-hot kiss on his cold blue lips
He started breathin' (aah)
She waited a minute and then she kissed him again
And old John got the power of a hundred men
Up he come a-clawin' and a-diggin' like a mole
And said, "come on Queenie, we're gonna leave this hole"
They started walkin'
Now a roar from the crowd greeted this fine pair
As they both walked out in that cool night air
And up for silence went Big John's hand
And the Queen said, "I told you I'd get my man
'Cause he moves me"
You can find them today, they're down in New Orleans
Big Bad John and his Cajun Queen
They're a little bit wrinkled from the strain of time
But their love's just as strong as that night in the mine
A hundred-and-ten grandchildren
Now the moral of this story has a real clear omen
Don't you ever underestimate the power of a woman.
24 comments
Lovely picture - and deserved tribute.
gurleygirl allways leaves such nice positive feedback I allways enjoy reading her posts
Great tribute and capture my friend!!
Never been much into country music myself, but I do appreciate ythe lyrics
,... and your character is looking quite beautifull
beautiful eyes in that shot!
A great choice of music with a very clear script. Needless to say, Astophie is simply stunning! Amazing lighting in that portrait, dear Bob!
Hail to kind and dear Gurley too!