Brian Strand Poet Narrative

Vignette-Novel Idea

A lady from the Heain court
Did rather more than she ought
Astounding her male counterparts-
With her creative mind
Wrote the first book of its kind

Lady Murasaki authored one of the worlds's first novels 'Tale of Genji (1002)

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Donna Golden December 22, 2008 at 10:05 AM Hooray for Lady Murasaki! And, hooray for you! You triumph in this medium of art. Simply lovely, Brian. Donna

Sharon Winter December 17, 2008 at 5:57 AM Wow. Good for her! Love these brazen ladies who had the guts to follow their dreams in a time when they were not allowed! Thank you once again Brian. We are all so richer in many ways here on this site because of you. Love, Shar

Michael Torres December 17, 2008 at 2:36 AM A milestone great to know Brian as usual great info and write GBU Michael

Kristin Reynolds December 17, 2008 at 2:21 AM YES! you go lady, Murasaki! Good for her. you can't keep a good mind down. love, Kristin

Raul Moreno December 17, 2008 at 1:42 AM Great narrative Brian, your research is vast and endless and very educational. Thanks for your appreciated comments..Raul