https://whatpegmansaw.com/2018/02/24/karlovy-vary-czech-republic/This week, what Pegman saw takes us to Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, a historic spa town.
Here is where my imagination took me.
Taking the Waters
I am Madame Vodhka, known for my beauty and famous friends. Born 1929. Who would guess? Still beautiful my admirers say, to my face anyhow. Behind my back who knows? My mirror is turned to the wall. I know my back is bent, my feet boney. Here I sink into these wondrous hot springs, let these thermals swirl away the years, melt my creases and crooked joints. There’s Igor the masseur, my friend, such strong hands, tactful, waiting to usher me into to the pool. And there the magic happens.
The glowing face in the glass is me ! My hands are soft, I can twirl with ease. Give me champagne, music ! I must dance.
February 26, 2018 at 11:22 am
What a jolly yet sad tale. Poor Madam Vodhka, I like the self-satisfied way she starts her story, sets the tone for someone who is in need of saving, and when they are saved, the self-satisfaction increases.
February 26, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Thank you. I like your observation about Madame V being in need of saving then once saved , full of self-satisfaction.
February 25, 2018 at 7:52 pm
Dear Francine,
This is imaginative and fun.. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
February 26, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Thank you Rochelle – glad it entertained you.
February 25, 2018 at 5:47 pm
I love this, Francine. Healing waters, masseur – sign me up!
February 26, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Aha ! Book your ticket now to the Spa pools of Karlovy Vary !
February 25, 2018 at 5:45 pm
Your lovely descriptive writing leaves me feeling a mixture of admiration for Madame Vodhka, and pity for her. She’s ‘transformed’ by the hot springs, calls for champagne and music, but I sense a profound loneliness in her. I enjoyed reading your story.
February 26, 2018 at 5:20 pm
Glad you enjoyed the story – think you’re right about the balance of admiration and pity for this lady.
February 25, 2018 at 5:07 pm
This is lovely! You really captured the feeling of pain that comes with age then turned the coin. Kudos!
February 26, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Thank you for your appreciation, glad the story spoke to you.
February 25, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Hi Francine! So happy to see you on Pegman this week. Your story creates such a wonderful visual and the voice casts the perfect spell!
February 26, 2018 at 5:23 pm
February 26, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Thanks for your kind feedback – it’s good to be back with Pegman. I could hear Madame V’s voice in my head for some reason !