Cleverpens

By: Fatima Winniclare Jayme

Clare, a young astronomer, lived in a cosmos where time bent like the moon’s phases and the sky revealed secrets in color. A once-in-a-century celestial arc loomed over her beautiful mountain village. The moon’s phases are said to have opened the curtain between worlds.

Clare studied the stars to comprehend change, not for fame or money. She learned from her poet mother that sunsets were a time to think, refresh, and rise. Her businessman father believed in life cycles. Clare believed that her childhood had a deep connection to the universe.

Indigo merged into amber, and clouds danced like angels’ paintbrushes the night before the heavenly arc reappeared, producing a stunning sky. Golden sunlight illuminated the mountains, while the moon effortlessly changed phases. Clare stood alone at the top, notebook in hand, heart open, as the villagers marveled.

The atmosphere echoed a subtle remembrance as the arc peaked. Clare observed childish fun under the stars, the silent pain of dying, and the strength to choose her path. The moon told her to begin each phase. Grow. Be great. Think about this. Sleep. Start over.

Right away, Clare understood. The moon serves as a reminder that both light and dark possess a sacred quality. The horizon simply says, “Look again,” daily.

Clarity outweighed responses as she descended the mountain. Her students learned about stars and resilience. She interpreted the sky poetically, rather than focusing on the weather.

Lesson of the Story:
Time curves, and the sky whispers in colors to those who listen.

Takeaways:
“The Arc of Selene” is more than a story—it’s a lens. Whether you’re teaching business, science, or poetry, it reminds us that change is not chaos. It’s choreography. And every sunset, every moonrise, is a chance to begin again. Each phase holds the promise of renewal.

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Just me and simply me,

Fatima Winniclare Jayme nom de plume Cleverpen-Fatyiwnes