ILLUSIONS OF A COMET
By Sennyo


Lucas stared up at the comet.
it was so beautiful.
scientists all over the world were amazed at the spectacle.
it sparkled like a diamond with a luminous tail lighting up the sky.

everyday people would stop in their tracks.
they would look at it in enjoyment,
checking in to witness the growth from day to day,
before going back to their routines.

each day the tail changed as it hurtled through space.
new facets would be revealed as each day passed.
the more facets the greater the beauty.
infinite diversity in infinite combinations.

tears grew in his eyes.
they tumbled down his cheeks.
lucas turned his back on the comet,
not brushing away the tears.

the magic had been broken for lucas.
all it could be for him now was a dirty little ice ball.
his diamond had been sullied by reality.
what place did magic have in his world?

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