We were stoned. Bowie was singing about Major Tom.
It wasn’t our first kiss, but it was our first nose-to-nose lingering stare.
Up close her eyes looked like something you might see through a telescope.
At the center, a sapphire sun floated in the diffused light of undeniable, lasting warmth.
Author’s Note: For C, of course.
Bob Thurber is the author of “Paperboy: A Dysfunctional Novel” and two collections of stories. A celebrated master of Flash and Micro Fiction, his work has appeared in 60 anthologies, received dozens of awards, and been used in schools and colleges throughout the world. He resides in Massachusetts where, despite severe vision loss, he continues to write every day. Visit his website at BobThurber.net.
I love the title, and it reads like a Valentine any woman would treasure…remembering that moment so many years after.
Beautiful…she is a lucky women
Yawn
Thanks for stopping by, Will.
all good wishes,
Bob
Love the imagery. Lots said in only 50 words
Beautiful and lingering
beautiful, thanks for sharing
I feel the love in such a short piece. Great job, Bob.