We thought the world was dead, frozen long ago.
But its still alive.
Listen.
Look.
Its heart still beats, that crater expanding and contracting. It still breathes, wind whistling through lungs. It still moves, sifting and shifting. It is still sick, the strange patterns undulating over its icy skin.
It sleeps soundly, waiting for the sun to come. On that day, it will wake, warmth curing it of this cursed illness. It will shake off its cold chrysalis, transform into something wonderful, and take flight.
And we will take good care of it, as we once promised so long ago.
VerityAlways over 2 years ago
I enjoyed the premise! Thanks Sarah!!
Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago
I like this, Getting hints of a strange sound track when I read it.
Sarah Oakes over 2 years ago
Thanks for your lovely comments. Got inspired by a Brian Cox programme where he was talking about how Pluto could be a nice world if the sun ever gets there.