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Silver & Gold

Beneath the moonlight glow, the water gleamed like crystal snow. The boat steadily float in the middle of the lake.
A gentle song was sung by the lady whose heart was still young.
She hoped to see two eyes of gold she saw in days of old.

One night many years ago, she stumbled upon the glade when she was fleeing from the wicked crone. The trees were emerald green which impressed the rebellious teen. She watched the forest in a trance, all while animals danced to the rhythm of nature.
In the center was a lake that glistened under the starlit sky. A silhouette caught her eye and she carefully approached the edge. It was a flower, floating in the water. Red and rare, she had to dare and take it for herself.
The young maiden reached for the heart shaped rose. Her fingers were so close. 'Just a little bit more,' she thought. However, she failed to notice she was losing her balance. In an instant, she fell and wet her clothes. She tried to swim to the surface, but when she moved a seaweed snare dragged her down the black lair.
Afraid and alone, her tears weren't shown in the water's deep.
Before she was about to sleep, she saw two golden eyes that were kind and wise. The man was glowing like the sun and came towards her in a silent stream.
She wondered if she was in a dream. But when his mouth closed over her own she felt him breathing life back into her.
The kiss offered a peaceful bliss. She never wanted it to end.
Holding her hand, he untied the snare that bound her to his home.
Then he led her back to where she belonged.

Never did she tell a soul. The memory was stored in a hidden hole. She carried the secret ever since. But she couldn't convince herself to forget. So, one evening when the moon was high, she returned. The silver hair hanged long and loose.
Her eyes searched for the lonely recluse. 'Please,' she thought. 'I just want to see you one last time.' And from the bottom blue, two golden dots came within her view. Hearing the lady's call, he approached the transparent wall.
She smiled at him as he leaned against the wood. But in an instant, she withdrew. Remembering that which she already knew. 'I'm old, wrinkled and gray. A woman that's aged with every passing day.' When she turned away out of fear, he came near. He touched her hand and looked at the lake. Without any words, she understood what he meant. She slipped out of the boat and for a little while was kept afloat, gazing at the heavens. 'It truly is a breathtaking sight.' The man swam up to her and with shimmering lips, he gave her a gift. The gift removed the trace of time. Restoring the lady to her prime. No signs of decay remained. Her beauty was reclaimed. She shone in dazzling glitter. That night began the love of Silver and Gold. A story that until now hadn't been told.






















































































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Publicerad 2021-04-27 05:06



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