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The Moon and Stars
Going through his possessions, precious memories of their life together flood her heart. The poem she wrote for their seventh anniversary and the memories it invoked. Concert ticket stubs, a photo of them on a ship’s deck. How she missed his quiet strength and the way his eyes sparkled when he laughed! The last decades were magical, but now he is gone.
Hidden in a drawer, she comes across a beautiful wooden box she’s never seen before. She lifts the top and removes a package. It is a moon wrapped in brown paper; so lovingly touched by him. Made of aspen with intricate carvings of craters, it shows his attention to detail. There is a handwritten note. ‘I promised you I would give you the moon and stars. Here’s the moon and when you come, I’ll be waiting to give you the stars.’
©2022 Linda Lee Lyberg
dVerse Poets Pub: Prosery Valentine
Author’s Note: Bjorn has chosen the line ‘It is a moon wrapped in brown paper’ from Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy.
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So poignant! Really lovely.
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Thank you Sarah.
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Truly magical, Linda. I like the gifts of now and later. They are forever joined.
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Yes, they are. Thank you Lisa!
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You’re welcome.
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Aww. That is beautifully romantic and sad.
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Thank you. ❤️
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What a lovely tale, and what a surprise to find… the stars will come, but enjoy the moon while you can.
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Thank you Bjorn.
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Oh my heart this is so poignant. I especially love the image “aspen with intricate carvings of craters.”💝💝
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Thank you Sanaa. ❤️
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