Star Gazing

Like the moon illuminating the shoreline, her smile offered beauty and intrigue into what would have normally been a dreary day. Void of requirement or purpose, it was sincere.

He began to look beyond her smile and notice the accompanying stars that complimented her universe. In particular, he noticed a pair of star ear rings she was wearing. Simple but unique in the sense that the stars were something seen but not noticed each day by the common man, he appreciated her style. As only young boys and old men will do, he took a moment from his stressful day to gaze at the stars and appreciated the moment.

As he contemplated the endless possibilities, he relished in the fact that while he had been intently staring at her, she had not become uncomfortable. In fact, it was as if she was admiring some celestial traits of him.

The moment ended as quickly as it had begun. She had captured his imagination and intrigue as only the heavens could. As she walked by him, he muttered, "I wish upon on a star"

Feeling maybe she had dropped something or forgotten part of her coffee order, she hesitated and asked, "Pardon me?"

"See you tomorrow?"

She smiled, and told him she was in town for business but would be leaving the next day. But before she had finished walking through the small crowd awaiting their orders, she said something that would forever make him appreciate the night's sky.

"You know, you never see the same sky two nights in a row. It's always best to appreciate it when you see it and try not to forget."

And forget he would never.