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The Moon’s Eyes

January 10, 2023 12 Comments

By Lena

The Moon watched the old man: his sagging skin, his tired eyes. Too shaky to hold a pen. Too tired to put on shoes, so barefoot he went. It had been ages since he saw his wildflower.

She had left without him. He felt empty. Alone.

The old man’s breath faltered. His heart stopped. The moon watched the old man’s wife reach for his hand. Her skin was iridescent, transparent. Her touch held the ghost of him. Filling him with warmth from heaven, though the body laid cold.

“It’s time to go,” she said. A soft smile spread. “It’s time, George.”

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  1. Lesley Bungay says

    January 10, 2023 at 2:34 am

    Beautiful!

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  2. AB says

    January 10, 2023 at 11:02 am

    gorgeous

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  3. David says

    January 10, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    Beautiful and touching.

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  4. 2912 says

    January 10, 2023 at 1:14 pm

    Nice flow from beginning to end.

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  5. Yogita says

    January 11, 2023 at 8:37 am

    Beautiful

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  6. Patty says

    January 11, 2023 at 9:05 am

    This is such a beautiful premise. I hope it’s true!

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  7. Anne Jones says

    January 11, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Intensely beautiful. Thank you x

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  8. Toni Brayer says

    January 11, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Her touch held the ghost of him. Love it.

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  9. Yvonne Eliot says

    January 11, 2023 at 11:55 am

    So lovely. <3

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  10. Robert Burns says

    January 11, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    Love this story, Lena. Well done!

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  11. RH says

    January 14, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    I can see him, her. I love this poem! Just so beautiful, Lena.

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  12. Terra says

    January 19, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    Beautifully done. Lovely.

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