Someone knocked on my first-class cabin door. Reluctantly, I wheeled myself over to open it.

"Ma'am?" said the captain. "We've been #becalmed for too long. I need you to go over the side."

"Really?"

"Sorry. The crew are twitchy, and—"

I handed him my baby. "Look after him."

As I hit the water, the sailors cheered.

I thrashed my tail, soaking the nearest, then called, "Ready the tow ropes while I call my sisters."

Cabin upgrades have their drawbacks.

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#MastoPrompt #becalmed
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The wind and waves obey command
Of Eli Lilly and his band
The tempest that once voice obeyed
Now is by serotonin swayed

And now atop this becalmed pool
I lie at rest, no onward pull

becalmed, we slept well
fighting inner turbulence
readying for peace

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The #MastoPrompt for Friday 27 December 2024 is:

#becalmed

The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word.

@ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing.

If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you're able to.

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This was arguably my favorite track from "Another Green World". The fan who uploaded it chose a beach scene at sunset, which I find quite becalming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erOVB0bZi1A

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