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The Blessing of the Lilac Tree

From "Your Pocketsize World."

By ANHQUAN.Published 6 years ago 1 min read

Remember when days were hot and the summers rained? We were the only thunderstorm seekers in this soundless town, finding amusement in the mourning melodies from the skies. Little did we know, those celestial ballads were meant just for us since our worlds revolved around you and you only.

In the darkest hours before daybreak, your lilac tree blossomed to one of the most gorgeous mauve tinted shade, glowing like fireflies, embodied every single raindrop in the night sky. Time decelerated and instead of joining your rain reading routine, I watched the stars through your eyes. Both captivated by the blessing of the lilac tree, you held my hand slightly tighter proposing a place for me in your Pocketsize World.

Never gave you the answer, just started harmonizing with the celestial ballad from far above...

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