The town of Alric knew neither peace nor war. There existed neither enemies nor allies behind those Earthen walls; time simply passed. Each morning was introduced by the commotion of awakening livestock, each night the setting of the sun. Nothing existed far outside the households of Alric commoners, and that was how they preferred it. The only thing more alien to them than the oceans was strife. Just as these lowly folks knew little of the world, the...

    The town of Alric knew neither peace nor war. There existed neither enemies nor allies behind those Earthen walls; time simply passed. Each morning was introduced by the commotion of awakening livestock, each night the setting of the sun. Nothing existed far outside the households of Alric commoners, and that was how they preferred it. The only thing more alien to them than the oceans was strife. Just as these lowly folks knew little of the world, the...

1946
    I sat waiting for hours, just like yesterday, and the day before, consoled only by the heat of the hearth and the occasional kisses from Max. This had to be the day. I couldn’t explain to my mother the hopeful premonition I awoke with; any attempt was met with a tearful scolding. But my optimism depleted at the demise of daylight, so I began walking to bed. Then the door swung open. My eyes met his. I threw...

I sat waiting for hours, just like yesterday, and the day before, consoled only by the heat of the hearth and the occasional kisses from Max. This had to be the day. I couldn’t explain to my mother the hopeful premonition I awoke with; any attempt was met with a tearful scolding. But my optimism depleted at the demise of daylight, so I began walking to bed. Then the door swung open. My eyes met his. I threw myself into...

Far past the circle of heads in my peripheral lies the bright sky. I know these faces but cannot recall the persons behind them. “Do I know you?” My lips do not move. Why do they all cry? 
The moon is out, and still I feel the light thump of tears beating upon my chest. Wait, where are they going now? Why is it suddenly black?

Day 1
Terra's skyscrapers
Wooded relics of an ancient time
Arbitrary gifts
Hosts of small civilizations
Microcosms of split pathways bound to Earth
Beacons of prosperity
Portents of good tidings

Day 2
Mother Earth's pubes
Incomplete bridges to heaven
Earth's finest pigment
Those who shroud the surface
Our mistreated and abused roommates

Day 3
A traveler's rest
A child's first fascination
Nature's curtains
Foliage chameleons
Cat abductors