Scorpion

They said they came in peace…Janissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent.

They brought a gift…a gift for Shah Tahmasp…a hand woven carpet…a Turkish kilim of rich reds, soft pinks and vibrant blues.

Bordered by Goz motifs to ward off the evil eye…at its centre an illustration in black…a nest of scorpions…symbolizing protection from their deadly sting.

The Shah’s soldiers bore the carpet upon their shoulders as they left to deliver the beautiful gift to their leader.

The Janissaries departed. On reaching the palace gates they emptied their leather bags. Tiny black creatures, their tales curled upwards, scattered towards the palace steps.

Virginia Miranda

Virginia has entered a number of competitions including, Raspberry & Vine, Tom Howard and the ‘One Book Many Brisbane’s’ for which her works were highly commended on a number of occasions.

Published works in the Brisbane State High School Year book, Brisbane Courier Mail, ‘Me’ magazine, Albert & Logan News, Sea Spray, and the Official Journal of the Air Sea Rescue Association of Qld.

In 2016 Virginia published her first book, Flash Fiction Volume 1. Her eagerly awaited second book, Flash Fiction Volume 2, was published in late 2017.

Virginia is currently a member of Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre, The Brisbane Writers Centre, The Society of Women Writers, The Fellowship of Australian Writers Qld and a The Alliance of Independent Authors.

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