A haunting tale from Louise. Enjoy! And have a wonderful weekend!
There is a moon filled sun and a man.
There is a day that became a forever night and a man alone.
There is a city. Silent in the darkness of the moon darkened sun.
There is a man who walks alone. Always.
Once there was life.
It is gone. Void. Expired.
The moon came and stole the light. And all life was forgotten.
Except for the man. He walks alone. By himself. Always.
Not frightened. Not scared. Just alone. Like a memory that cannot die, he is trapped in the darkness.
No one asks him what he is doing in the darkened day of the city. There is no one there to ask.
He is not curious this man walking alone.
He has no thoughts to make his mind wonder.
Once, there had been curiosity. Wonder. A city filled with people building, creating, doing.
And then, the moon came…
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Wow! This is almost poetic in the rhythm and flow of the story. And who would have ever thought to cast the moon as the antagonist? Well-done!
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Thanks for the visit, Jan. The creativity is awesome on WP. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story. 🙂
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It’s a good representation of what it’s like to suffer from depression, I think. I wonder if that was your intention?
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What an interesting comment, Amanda. I hope Louise stops by to respond. Thank you for the insight. ❤
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I had the same thought!
🙂
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I actually have an email I’d like to forward to the author… wait, I’ll go directly to her page! 🙂
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I know I’m supposed to comment on the story, But look at those gorgeous blossoms against a beautiful blue sky!! 🙂
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Thanks for the visit, Betsy. I wish those white blossoms were already out, but no such luck. I did the a crocus though! Soon. Happy Spring!
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Our tulips are popping out. I love spring!
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Tulips! How sweet. ❤
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They’re short and stubby b/c of our poor soil, but I take what I can get.
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Thank you!
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My pleasure! I’m happy to share. Thank you for the story, Louise.
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Another absolute gem. Have a beautiful weekend! 🙂
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You too, Holly. Thanks for the visit ❤
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❤
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