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The Song of Wink Star: part 12 of 13

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The Song of Wink Star: part 12 of 13
a happy story for children of all ages
story and text © Raj Arumugam, June 2008 (series of 13 parts)

And then Flower Child and Night Child came into Chrysanthemum Space.

Everywhere one looked there were happy and bright chrysanthemums.

There were green chrysanthemums.

There were red chrysanthemums.

There were golden chrysanthemums.
And there were chrysanthemums of every colour and hue and size.

And all the chrysanthemums were happy and smiling and bright.

And a group of flowers danced the joyful Dance of the Chrysanthemums
to welcome Night Child and Flower Child.

And Night Child looked at Flower Child.

Something strange was happening to Flower Child.

Flower Child was glowing. Flower Child, who was really very tiny,
seemed to be blossoming.

What’s happening to you? said Night Child.

I don’t know, said Flower Child, giggling.

Flower Child was blossoming. She was no longer a tiny bud.

She was turning golden. And she was beautiful to look at.

And all the chrysanthemums turned to look at Golden Chrysanthemum
and they smiled at her.

Flower Child had blossomed full and she was now a golden Chrysanthemum.

And Golden Chrysanthemum smiled at Night Child.

You are very beautiful, Flower Child, said Night Child. You were
always beautiful, but now that you’ve become Golden Chrysanthemum,
you’re even more beautiful.

Thank you, said Golden Chrysanthemum. Thank you. I did not know what I was but Chrysanthemum Space has made me blossom into what I truly am.
Thank you very much, Night Child – for it was because of you that I reached
this place which made me blossom and come into fullness.

I am happy for you, said Night Child.

And now, said Golden Chrysanthemum, you must keep going South.
You must find Wink Star. It’s just the next Space, dear Night Child.
And there I am sure you will find Wink Star.

I will go now, said Night Child.

Yes, you must, said Golden Chrysanthemum. But before you go, will you
sing for me once again the song that you always sing, the song that your
mother taught you?

And Night Child smiled and he sang:

Wink Star

Always bright;

Twinkle Star

Light my nights;

Wink Star

A child

Just like me;

Love Star

Deep in my eyes;

Shining Joy

Always glow in my heart

Wink Star

Always bright;

Twinkle Star

Light my nights

And Golden Chrysanthemum kissed Night Child on his cheeks and she
watched happily as Night Child walked into the South.

Historical painting of Chrysanthemums from the New International Encyclopedia, 1902.

The Song of Wink Star: part 12 of 13

a happy story for children of all ages

story and text © Raj Arumugam, June 2008 (series of 13 parts)

pictures: wikipedia; paintings by Edgar Degas

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Raj Arumugam posted 2 mnths ago

OnePercent

The story presented itself as a happy tale and meant for children of all ages from 1 to 200! - and I'm glad you liked it.
I did not put in any deliberate symbolism or depth or philosophy - but it's inveitable the
writier's subconsious may implant certain ideas and the reader's background may reveal certain aspects in the work, intended or unintended...

If you just enjoy the story as a happy story, that's what the story is about....
But it's everybody's privilege to interpret it, as in the case of any other work....
Thanks for the qn...

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Padmaja Balaji posted 2 mnths ago

Exquisite.

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kvakutty posted 2 mnths ago

great
kutty

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One Percent posted 2 mnths ago

Raj Is there a symbolism hidden in the choice of names? I feel I am perhaps missing something here......

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Raj Arumugam posted 2 mnths ago

bhavan14 - thanks for being with the chidlren just liek Meear and the others...
NOw I'm going to post the last epsiode....I hope everyone will like it.....