the moon asks a question
by dirgewithoutmusic
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RATING
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Summary
The moon asked the sun, “What do you know of love?”“It burns,” said the sun. “It brightens. It is something you make and then give away.”“Don’t listen to him,” said the clouds. “This big ball of gas doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”“Yes, I do,” said the sun. “Who but me makes the roses grow?”“We do,” said the clouds. “Love nourishes, like the rain. We turn the hills green and fill the creeks so they will sing in their creekbeds.”“Why do you ask?” said the sun.“I think I might be in love,” said the moon. “I am trying to understand.”
Reader Reviews
tinysugacube
2 months agoomg this is so beautiful I actually wept a little at the end. I just, it's so perfect, and it's actual poetry, AND THE CLOUDS CALLED THE SUN A BALL OF GAS LOL TRUTH, CLOUDS, TRUTH.Can I - is it okay if I save this and share the hell out of it in real life with credits and everything? I could link to this or to your tumblr post, it's up to you, just let me know. God, your writing skills are mad. <3
Raphale
2 months agoThis is beautiful. Whatever you decide it will be, it is a wonderful piece, very poetic.
suncrysts
2 months agothis touched me more deeply than i thought it would. i've always been a fan of your writing (your hp fics changed my life), but this might actually be my favorite. there's something really beautiful and poignant in its simplicity that i don't think i could ever hope to achieve. thank you so much for sharing this!
AutisticCassCain
2 months agoThis is so beautiful!! :)
M3G
2 months agoOh my goodness. Someone needs to illustrate this. It's just... Lovely
DragonGirlFireSword
2 months agothis is so beautiful. i nearly cried. someone needs to illustrate this! i cant express into words how beautiful this work is!
Freyalyn
2 months agoThis is lovely.
InsanitysxCreation
2 months agoI absolutely adore this price. It reads so smoothly, like poetry, and the topic is lovely. Your style really shines through. Thanks for continuing to write and share your creations!
whatcaniwriteinthis
2 months agothis is really cute??? and i love the way it reads and i would honestly buy this children's book i can almost see it.
Quidnuncian
2 months agoI would 110% get this for my hypothetical future children. Or just for myself. To have.
MorganAsh95
2 months agoThis is beautiful.
Just_Lola
2 months agoI'm going to cry, this is so beautiful and heartfelt. I want to print it and put it on my wall and read it everyday when I wake up and when I go to sleep.
amillionand1fandoms
2 months agoThis is pure beauty and reading it made my day that much better. It's just fantastic. Keep up the great writing and have a wonderful day!
All_I_Ask
2 months agoThos is so so lovely and beautiful. This is what love is all about.
Crimsoncat
2 months agoI love this so, so much. Gods. This is just.. gorgeous. I am thankful for your AO3 account that lets me download your works as epubs and save them forever on my ereader, and force my wife to read them. This is one of my favourite things that I've ever read and I thank you for sharing it. Bravo!
Anonymous
2 months agoI read it to my little sister and she loved it. You should definitely write a children's book!
Riana1
2 months agothis is glorious
Anonymous
2 months agoI most definitely see this as being turned into a children's book. I actually had to read this a few times to imagine everything happening and paint all the little nuances in my mind, because despite the style and simplicity, it's layered with something deep and something that takes a few nights and days of watching the skies to really appreciate. Also, the messages being sent about love and relationships. I'm very impressed and really hope you partner with someone to make this into a panel or some other graphic representation.
anagrammatica
2 months agoI'd buy this book hot damn lovin it!!
taro_bb
2 months agoEnchanting! I'd love for this to be a children's book I can but, although I see it as more a middle school age short story. Absolutely lovely!
JustineDarling
2 months agoBeautiful
Shamelessly_Radiant
2 months agoBeautiful and very true! Others opinions shouldn't matter, as long as you know what you feel-and you shouldn't justify.Thank you.
RPGgirl514
2 months agoI never knew I could ship nature until this story. Wonderful!
Alexdoesthings
2 months agoI fell in love with this from Leviticus's reading of it on YouTube. I adore this little story. It's eloquent, it looks at love complexly in its many forms, and it's simple but all the more beautiful for it. Your ability to create characters that feel complex and interesting in so little a space is really remarkable. Your style is so distinct, there's so much care put into it, it's soft but unflinching. The imagery makes me want to draw.When I saw that you had an AO3 account, I knew I needed to look into it. Then I saw that you'd written an original series and I was overjoyed to have so much more to explore. I'm not through even a fraction of your work yet, but I love your writing and I can't wait to read all that you've written.
jujubiest
2 months agoThis was so beautiful.
Dysgrammatophobia
2 months agoThis is so gorgeous.
Vorpal_Sword
2 months agoI have a friend who wants to illustrate children's books, if you're looking. I want to have this book for my children when I have them.
CrazyCatShack
2 months agoIF this is ever made into a book, i swear I will buy one for me and everyone I know.
Anonymous
2 months ago*is crying*I- I love it. S-so much. *sniff*
Anonymous
2 months agoI'm really happy I happened accross this short story. I wish I could one day write something as pretty. Kudos. (:
theolerazzledazzle
2 months agooh my god, this was great, i cannot believe, wow
mothmage
2 months agoif you ever did make this into a childrens book please let us know somehow because i read it quite often and i would definitely buy a copy
piecrown (dreamslut)
2 months agoi love dis bye
Ephemeral_Dreamer
2 months agoThis was super cute^^
GHRS
2 months agoThis was beautiful. You have such a talent for prose.
demigoddesses
2 months agoI love this fic so much, I wish I could describe it in better words but I am not quite as eloquent as you. I love the writing style, the descriptions, the imagery. This is funny and romantic and poetic. It's a love story for the ages. The moon and the sea are in love and I support them.
Anonymous
2 months agoImagine, if you will, a picture book... Read to little children, and those old enough to come back to them... One day soon? :)
Anonymous
2 months ago<3<3<3 this is beyond beautiful! I didn't know I needed the moon and the ocean to be in love until now!!!
ElasticElla
2 months ago“I would be cold and dry,” said the earth, “but not ugly. You are cold and dry, my little one, and you are beautiful.” ahh this line is the Mostthis fic is so gorgeous & i could so see it as a children's book, just stunning <3
Anonymous
2 months agoUMM I LIKE THAT A LOT This would make an amazing book.
SaorisetheSelkie (MadeofBerries)
2 months agoThis is so precious! I will read it to my niece as a bedtime story! To pretty! Thanks! ❤❤
Anonymous
2 months agoReally enjoyed it! A very unique sort of fic.
Anonymous
2 months agoOh so beautiful!!
aeleolus
2 months agoaw I love it so much!
Qem
2 months agoThis is really lovely and beautiful.
Rachelclaw
2 months agoThis is beautiful ♡Mischief managed, Rachel
A_Z_C
2 months agoKYAAAAAAAAAAA!!! This was so cute, oh my god I loved this so much!! This was an utter delight to read, thank you for writing this!!Take care!<3
sunnburnt
2 months agoreading this was like a bundle of magic and the simplicity and beauty of this! you captured the (imo) classical storyteller voice very well !! i went oh! at the end and i just really loved this. thank you for sharing (now to tell all my friends about this!! nyooom)
Kushkushi
2 months agoI love it!
CrimsonMoonn
2 months agothis is so pretty!!! i loved it!!





