The main subject in all these literature pieces are, of course, about glowing things.
Regeneration, Pt. 2 of 8. by Nightwalker50, literature
Literature
Regeneration, Pt. 2 of 8.
Russel stepped out from the limited cover first and was followed close behind by Walter, Iris, and Maxine. They moved through the blackness at an irregular walking speed dictated by the uneven ground and wind-blown foliage. The relentless gusts blew against them more as the strange trees and large ferns vaporized in bright flashes and disappeared with ever increasing frequency. The bigger the plant, the larger and more intense the flash was; the lightning above illuminated them more with its blue-violet light, to also provide brief visibility across the increasingly vacant terrain ahead. They could only guess and pray to themsel
The Better, Pt. 2 of 8. by Nightwalker50, literature
Literature
The Better, Pt. 2 of 8.
Ernest stood up and listened to Jane laugh again shortly, until a faint ringing also became heard distinctly by both of them. It definitely came from outside and sounded like a much louder version of the tinkling that the glittering alien sparklers made about her previously. This time, it was more synchronous, almost musical in a mysterious way, coming from a greater distance above. When he looked out the second-story window and away from the yard light, his eyes widened in amazement at seeing the sky ablaze with changing colors: red, yellow, and green.
"Holy Jesus! I can't remember when I last saw something as incred
S.I.R.I.U.S: Chapter 1 (Test) by mikinataka, literature
Literature
S.I.R.I.U.S: Chapter 1 (Test)
Chapter 1: ad initium (At the Beginning)
The young woman lets out a soft sigh as she readjusts the bag slung haphazardly over her shoulder. Her eyes anxiously sweep the ship-ridden sky and then the crowded town below before squeezing them shut, blinded by the glaring desert sun.
This is impossible and I must be out of my mind, her mind grumbles as she fans herself in an effort to keep cool, Okay. Deep breaths. You can do this.
She trudges on through the crowd dodging men, women, children, and work bots alike, stopping every now and then to try to get a bearing over the unfamiliar surroundings.
“Watch it!” a br
A seed of doubt has taken root inside your yard.
It grows and grows; well-nigh to full bloom.
Around it the ground is scarred and charred,
Draining life like a child from earth's womb.
I remember days where I yearned to die,
As I stumble and stumble but never fall down.
To not be left with but my hurts and cries,
I crumble and crumble, wearing a fool's crown.
But the grinning gardener deals the cards of our fate,
All while spitting lies and hissing oaths.
Time is running out – it is almost too late,
For this seedling accepts but rapid growth.
Please take my torch and hold it high,
So the grinning gardener can see it shining so brigh
Caterpillars (Beginning) by ZadenWillowfyre, literature
Literature
Caterpillars (Beginning)
Creeping, crawling, inching
Always voracious, seeking light
Taking in all she sees
Enticed by all this new green world
Rich in growth and allure
Promises of freedom whispered
In time she hears the call
Longing for her transformation
Lingering hopes of wings
As she sets about her slow death
Ribbons spun round and round
Silken shrouds for her final sleep
A broken soul
Shattered
Fractured
Shards of astral pottery...
Fill these cracks with gold!
Let glittering rivers run
Piece by piece
Puzzled together
Precious scars now shine
All the more beautiful
These gilded seams, not hidden,
Blaze their testimony
Through wreck and renewal
A vessel made whole
For without these stripes of gold
There is naught but...
A broken soul
Chapter 19 - Secret Places
"Secret Places"
Lovers find secret places
in this violent world
where they make transactions
with beauty.
Reason says, Nonsense.
I have walked and measured the walls here.
There are no places like that.
Love says, There are.
Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
Making quick work of the road, Sakura descended the hill, hopped over a shallow ditch and waded into the sea of waist-high barley. Moving steadily toward the shadowed woods, the kunoichi looked calm, but she was on high alert, scanning for the slightest movement.
Sakura held her breath for a moment and let her concentration deepen. She forced
A bright light in the darkness
Shines over a whole new world
Created by a single idea-
Formed in a moment between
Ignorance and Indecision.
Brilliance takes but a second
To be made apparent,
While wisdom takes a lifetime
To be grown from many seeds.
The trees roots stretch far
Into the reaches of the unknown,
Allowing serenity and acceptance.
An epiphany, however, brightens
A dark room for only a short time.
Wait too long and the world goes obscure once more.