One hop
A girl lies in bed staring out the window.
The night sky stretches wide in front of her, framed within the tall arched window pane. A deep velvet blue stitched with stars. They blink slowly, patiently, as if they’ve been waiting for her to notice them.
Time loosens its grip in the quiet.
The room breathes with her.
Short inhale.
Long exhale.
For a moment, the…
