Once Upon A Luna
A shaky, delicate whisper danced through graves before wrapping around us in a haunting hug.
"Lullaby and goodnight,
With roses bestride
With lilies bedecked, 'neath baby's sweet bed
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest
May thou sleep, may thou rest, may thy slumber be blest…"
Each word was grief-stricken and broken. It was obvious who it was when the words were clear enough to understand: the mournful cry of a mother who knew her child was going to die.
Tear stains trailed down her cheeks as Luna Emma worked. Dirt was smudged across her face that almost hid the dark bags beneath her eyes. My heart ached for her as she worked. Luna Emma was oblivious to our presence, lost
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