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It happens sometimes. Not often. When it does, the moon beckons me through a gap in the curtains. I leave the warmth of my bed, descend the stairs and stroll down the silent, dimly lit street.
I venture onto the beach. Pebbles crackle beneath my naked feet, but I feel nothing. I dip my toes in the sparkling water and gaze towards the horizon.
I wait.
One, two… on the count of three, she appears at my side.
She takes my hand and leads me to our special place. Back to back we sit. Not a word passes our lips. No need. Minutes go by, hours sometimes, then I glance over my shoulder and she’s gone. I know not her name, neither she mine, I suppose.
I stroll home, pull tightly closed my curtains and slumber ’til dawn. Contented, satisfied.
Thanks to Sadje for hosting her What Do You See? photo prompt.
Image credit; Kenrick Mills @ Unsplash
This is lovely, Keith. A special something that no one else knows about and which means so much to the two participants.
If only it was true! Cheers, Dale.
Yeah, I hear you. 🙂
A mysterious rendezvous with a mysterious stranger. What an intriguing story Keith. Thanks for joining in.
Thank you Sadje, and thanks too for the delightful prompt.
You’re most welcome.
Definitely a story worth pursuing. Looking forward to the next chapter.
I may, we’ll see! Thanks, Patricia.
Wow, strange and a little spooky… excellent, Keith.
It gave me the creeps writing it! Thanks, Chris.
Beautiful and captivating writing Keith. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you!
I’m pleased, thank you so much, Suzette.
Absolutely sublime!
Thanks so much, Nancy.
This is beautiful Keith!
Thanks so much, Di.
You’re welcome
I love this magical rendezvous. It leaves lots of wonderful questions. Like who is she? is she real or imagined, ghost or alive? Great writing, Keith.
Thanks. Mason, questions without answers!
The best kind of story, they like this one get your mind whirring as you ponder the possibilities.
You’ve woven a mysterious tale and I like that you’ve left it that way.
Thanks, Mimi!
ooh – a bit of a mystery
Just a bit!
A bit spooky, but beautiul and captivating. Enjoyed it.
I’m pleased, thanks. Indira
My pleasure.
Ah, the magic of the moon and mystic rendezvous! I love the mystery of her identity 🙂
Moonstruck! Thanks, Nicole.
Wow!! This is so magical, Keith <3 ~ and so imaginative too!
~David
Llovely, magical poem, Keith!