Suddenly they just stood there, these colours. They fell from heaven, so to speak. So I'm painting you now. In red. In many shades of red. And lots of pink. In some places with a tingle of violet. But pretty red.

I've just borrowed more colours from the moon around the corner. Glad she was just there. Old friend. I asked for Moon White, Moon Silver, Moon Yellow, and some Moon Blue. Oh, that Moon Blue that only she has!

I use these colours now to gently trace the contours. Short contours. And long ones. Some slow strokes, they are long journeys. I draw circles and arcs. Left around. And right around. Very carefully. Gently rub some colour with my fingertip. I paint you. In red.

I probably won't tell the moon anything. — Will you remember the moment when the paints start to dry slowly?


© Julian Heylinck, Spring 2024

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Image reference: Garrett on Pixabay.