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The night the heavens cry.

The heavens cry.

By Alecia HarriottPublished 18 days ago 3 min read
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The night the heavens cry.
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Once upon a time, in a charming village nestled between hills and lush forests, there lived a young lady named Anna. Anna had always been fascinated by the heavens that covered the night sky, the stars twinkling lights a source of comfort and wonder for her. She often spent her evenings sitting atop the grassy hill in her village and gazing up at the vast space above her head. Many times Anna got lost in her dreams and thoughts while staring at the night sky.

One night, as Anna sat beneath the canopy of stars a peculiar sight caught her eye. The sky seemed to change its appearance quickly from its shimmer with an unusual brilliance to unusual dark clouds gathering quickly on the horizon. Anna watched in awe as streaks of light flashes across the heavens, painting the night sky with vibrant colors of flashing light.

But then, to her astonishment, the heavens began to weep. Tears of light cascaded down from the sky, falling like rain upon the dry cracked ground below. Anna reached out her hand, lift her face up to the heavens letting the tears land softly upon her skin. They were warm, like the gentle touch of a loved one but cold to send shiver down her body.

As the night wore on, the tears continued to fall. It showered the village in a soft, delicate wet glow. Anna watched in wonder as the tears transformed the world around her, turning fields of grass into fields of gold and forests into captivating groves. Anna danced in the tears of the heavens to the most beautiful melody playing in her mind.

But amidst the beauty of the heavens tears there was also sadness. For with each tear that fell, Anna felt a pang of sorrow deep within her heart. She knew that the heavens wept for a reason even though she could not understand what it might be.

Anna was determined to uncover the mystery behind the heaven's tears. She set out on a mission to seek answers. She traveled far and wide seeking out wise smart and ancient legends who might hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the heavens. But try as she might, Anna could find no explanation for the tears that fell from the sky. Some said it was a sign of impending doom, while others believed it to be a blessing from the God of creation. But none could say for certain what had caused the heavens to weep.

Undeterred, Anna continued her mission which is driven by a deep-seated desire to understand the mysteries of the universe. Along the way, she encountered many challenges and obstacles, but she pressed on, fueled by determination and curiosity.

Finally, after many days of searching, Anna came upon an ancient temple nestled high atop a mist-covered mountain. There, she met a wise old man who had spent his life studying the heavens. Anna sat next to the wise old man with excitement bursting through her veins.

The wise old man listened intently as Anna recounted her tale of the heavens crying. His eyes alight with understanding of every word that left Anna lips. Then, with a knowing smile he explained the true meaning behind the heaven's tears.

"The heavens weep," he said, "for the beauty and wonder of the world it behold. The heavens weep for the joy and sorrow of all who dwell beneath its gaze. But most of all, the heavens weep for the love that binds us together, even in the darkest of times."

As the wise man finished, Anna went outside and gazed up at the heavens. She felt a sense of peace wash over her. Though the tears continued to fall, she no longer felt afraid. For she knew that even in the darkest of nights, there was beauty to be found, and love to guide her on her journey.

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About the Creator

Alecia Harriott

I am excited to share my passion for history, storytelling and poetry with readers around the globe and look forward to continuing my journey as a writer, one word at a time.

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  • angela hepworth18 days ago

    Amazing work!

  • Fantastic story! Well written!

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