Nova
The stars descend in narrow rivers of light that are as familiar as the freckles on her cheeks. They move with an ethereal elegance that quiets her heart. The nerves don't vanish, but the awe and anticipation cast a light so bright that the darkness trembles, tucking into corners to hide from the goddess that appears. Jeff fidgets before burrowing into Nova's hair just in time for her to be enveloped by her mother's warm embrace. It's unconditional and all encompassing, an eclipse of any doubts she'd held of her mother's love.
Like a tap against the glass of a cup brimming with water, the tension breaks, a few tender drops of emotion spilling over the edge onto her cheeks. She sucks in a breath, tasting starlight and sweetness on her tongue, feeling every muscle loosen when those pivotal words reach her ears, a melody of love and affection meant only for her. "I promised you I'd be better," she whispers back, eyes gleaming bright from the fears she's held close. Her arms tighten around her mom as if she's making another promise now, to continue being better than she was before, refusing to put distance between them.
When Safrin draws back, Nova smiles through the damp display of her emotions, the tears shining brighter in the dying light, luminous in return. She nods her head, fledgling determination setting in her shoulders as she declares, "I'm your daughter." And she won't quit just because something is hard.
Like a tap against the glass of a cup brimming with water, the tension breaks, a few tender drops of emotion spilling over the edge onto her cheeks. She sucks in a breath, tasting starlight and sweetness on her tongue, feeling every muscle loosen when those pivotal words reach her ears, a melody of love and affection meant only for her. "I promised you I'd be better," she whispers back, eyes gleaming bright from the fears she's held close. Her arms tighten around her mom as if she's making another promise now, to continue being better than she was before, refusing to put distance between them.
When Safrin draws back, Nova smiles through the damp display of her emotions, the tears shining brighter in the dying light, luminous in return. She nods her head, fledgling determination setting in her shoulders as she declares, "I'm your daughter." And she won't quit just because something is hard.
It is impossible for light not to get noticed,
especially in the dark.
Light can devour the darkness
but darkness cannot consume the light
especially in the dark.
Light can devour the darkness
but darkness cannot consume the light
