Love in the Barren Lands

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"A tale of two lovers amidst a starry night and a barren land"

In response to

What do you see # 182

Image credit Tasos Mansour @ Unsplash & Gabby Orcutt


Standing beneath the barren tree in the arid landscape, my heart was burdened with longing. The star trails forming a pattern in the evening sky above seemed to taunt my solitary state. I had traveled for miles to reach this desolate place, hoping to find solace and answers.

However, as I gazed upon the starry sky, she appeared before me, wearing a gentle smile. She took my hand to place hers, and the world suddenly felt less lonely. The warmth of her touch filled me with a sense of comfort that I hadn't felt in a long time.

Together we looked up, marveling at the beauty of the universe above. As we stood there holding hands, I knew that I had found what I had been searching for all along.

At that moment, I took out a small box from my pocket and opened it to reveal the letter tiles spelling out the word FOREVER. She looked at me with surprise and joy, and we both knew that we were meant to be together.

Beneath the barren tree, surrounded by the star trails above, we made a promise to each other - a promise to love each other forever, to hold each other through thick and thin, and to never let go of each other's hands.
"Love is like the star trails in the sky, it may seem distant and unattainable, but with the right person, it can light up your world and guide you to where you truly belong."
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Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2023 at 1:16 AM

    A beautiful, evocative story Pankaj. Loved your message too. Thanks for joining in. Sadje

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    1. Pankaj Kumar (The Inkwell)April 19, 2023 at 2:47 PM

      Your words of kindness are a soothing balm,
      They lift my spirits like a healing psalm,
      Your appreciation is a reward in itself,
      Thanks for your support, it means a lot, Sadje, to myself.
      😊🙏

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  2. Keith's RamblingsApril 19, 2023 at 4:58 AM

    A delightful piece, and the concluding message is so true.

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    1. Pankaj Kumar (The Inkwell)April 19, 2023 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you, Keith, for your kind words! I'm glad you found the piece delightful and resonated with the concluding message. It's always great to hear when my writing connects with readers. Have a wonderful time ahead! 😊

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  3. ben AlexanderApril 23, 2023 at 11:45 PM

    Pankaj, this is so lovely ~ I adore your flash fiction piece. How sweet!

    Sincerely,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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