I’ll enshroud my flaws, Buwan decided. Every night, she draped half her face, so her imperfections were hidden from view. She didn’t realize true beauty shined from the inside.
“Don’t turn away from me,” Zeme pleaded.
“I won’t,” she promised, yet her secrets remained hidden, and love kept its distance.
My short story was inspired by the term, “tidal locking” which is when the Moon orbits the Earth, and only one side is visible. The hidden part is referred to as “the far side of the moon.”
Buwan is “Moon” in Tagalog.
Zeme is “Earth” in Czech.
Lovely Lunatic Moon cards by FlyTrapMan. Click HERE to capture Buwan!
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Love the poem and Mr Fly’s contribution too.
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Thanks for visiting, Paula! Fly’s notecards are gorgeous. I’m enjoying them!
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Well done. Thanks for the translations
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Thank you very much, Derrick.
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Short and to the punch. You have shown metaphors between humans and nature. With the explanation it has a new meaning to the short story
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Tell her it’s about time she wrote. Throw us a bone every once in a while.
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I will do that. 🙂
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I’m happy you picked up on how the story changes after reading the explanations. 😊
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We all have those hidden sides I fear…(K)
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You’re right, K. Unfortunately, if we hide too much of ourselves from those we love, trust can be difficult to attain.
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I always enjoy your 50 word stories, Rose. Just out of curiosity, I know why you used Tagalog, but why Czech? I’m sure there’s a story there, too.
So good to have you back.
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Ah, I wish I had a dramatic story to tell you, but I was just looking for a nice, masculine name, and Zeme worked for me. Thank you, Oggy, for your support and sweet words. 🌛🌎
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Buwan is always hiding her true love from Zeme.
“Why is there always a dark side
When the moon shines so bright.
Who’s taking us on this blindfold ride
While our reasoning is out of sight”.
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Beautiful, my poet plumber friend! Thank you. 😘
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Always my pleasure x
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Such a lovely little story, Rose–beautifully told!
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It was fun to come up with the story after receiving Fly’s notecards. Thank you, dear Merril!🌝
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A delicate mixture of art and science! Thanks for sharing my cards. You certainly know how to craft a thought-provoking poem.
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Yes, art and science are favorite subjects for me, bro Fly. Your lovely cards did all the work!☺️
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I love this beautiful story! The cards are beautiful as well.
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Thank you for swimming over, my talented mermaid friend!😊
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Lovely poem, Rose!
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Many thanks Jennie! ☺️
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You’re welcome, Rose!
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About time. I enjoyed the little write.
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I’m happy to hear you had fun reading my story. 😊
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Beautiful story, and such a delight to have you posting again.
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Thanks so much, Scooj! It’s nice being back.
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Such a traject tale. Poor Buwan hiding her imperfections. She doesn’t realize that it’s our imperfections which makes us who we are and draws in others who fall in love indifferent to our flaws or maybe because of them. For we need the dark side of ourselves as its the only way to see the light. For the sun begets all things but it is also eclipsed by the moon.
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Your writing is exceptional for in 50 words you weave a tale that stays with me. One that is hauntingly beautiful and makes me want to go out in the darkness and find the dark side of the moon and search her secrets.
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Buwan is a secret keeper. She’s not going to give up her mystery very easily. Thank you for all your thought provoking words, JC. I’m thrilled to know you’ve read my story so closely. 😘🌎🌝
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I love a story takes me out of myself into an unfamiliar place or emotion
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Me, too!
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Your writing is exceptional for in 50 words you weave a tale that stays with me. One that is hauntingly beautiful and makes me want to go out in the darkness and find the dark side of the moon and search her secrets.
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Also, your writing is exceptional, full of darkness and beauty. It makes me want to go out and search for the moon’s secret on a dark night when the dark side is in view… jc
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Great to see you back again. I hope things are going well for you. Lovely piece as always.
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Great to be back! Thank you, Karina. 💋
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Oh! This is so beautiful, Rose! What a great insight in human nature, the metaphor really hits the nail on the head. 😍💕
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Many thanks, Tigress! Yes, you’ve captured Buwan’s ways. 💜🖤❤️
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An excellent story Rose.
We have ventured into the Dark side. You and I.
Good to have you back. 💕💕
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I do look forward to our nightly strolls, Alan. Ah, the sights and monsters we have seen! Thank you, darkling💞💓💗
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Beautiful illustration from Fly Rose.
And oh how lovely your story of buwan is…
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Oh, thanks so much, Mich! I’ll visit soon. 😘
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so true!
imagine
having nothing
to hide 🙂
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No more playing hide ‘n seek!
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It’s really a lovelyshort stort, and the illustration by FlyTrapMan fits perfectly.
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Many thanks Otto! Fly is a magician.
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The short story beautifully blends science with imagination, and facts with emotions. Loved it Rose. 🙂
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Science and imagination are a fun combination! Thanks so much, my friend. I smile from your brilliance and warmth. 🌹🌺❤️
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Great to hear from you dear Rose. Hope all’s well. Keep on that lovely smile of yours. 😊
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Hanging in there, my darling friend! Thank you as I also enjoy to see your lovely smile. 🙂
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Merry easter my friend !!!
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Pupazzovi, blessings to you everyday, dear! 🌷
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Thank you dear friend I wish the same for you
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Sometimes blogging can be………
Obivously I had stopped following you
Now I’m back where I should be
As Sheldon Always
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I know. It’s a crazy time, and as much as I’ve enjoyed blogging, it can be a distraction to the realities of life. I don’t blame you for setting sail to warmer seas.
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Its hard to see the turn over
Of whom the bloggers are
And who I was comfortable
With but its true that this is life
& at best we have to try to lick it
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Your 50-words stories are always fascinating! I learnt a few new things this time. … ❤ ❤
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P.S. How are you? I was away again for a while from blogging.
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Always wonderful to see you, Mani! 😍❤️ I appreciate you stopping by and reading my work. I somehow glossed over your lovely comments and apologize. It’s been hectic, and I hope to find a balance. Thank you so much for dropping by, and I wish you all the best. xo
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No need to apologize, dear Rose ❤ Life becomes hectic for all of us as time demands more from us. Stay blessed always… 🙂 ❤
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so lovely, and even more so after discovering what the words meant. i love stories like this. Looking forward to reading more of your 50 word stories!
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Thank you for reading my story!
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I haven’t been around a long time, Rose. This 50 word story caught my eye because of the name Zeme. I love the word 🙂 Different languages pronounce it slightly differently. In Latvian it is [ze’me]. Feminine. But I absolutely don’t mind the masculine use 🙂 I love the Moon being feminine – in Latvian, the Moon is masculine 😀 I never liked that.
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Ha! I somehow missed your educational comment, dear Inese. Thank you so much, love. 💖
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You are welcome ❤
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And for stories-poems like this I adore so much to visit you, Rose. Pretty fantasy as always. ^_^
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Thank you Francis. It’s always lovely when you visit. xo
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