The Brightest Star
Derek walked up to the bar, desperate to drown his loneliness. “Beer please. Any beer will do.”
The bartender returned with a bottle of Blue Moon.
Derek groaned. Of all the beers in the pub, this is what the bartender served an astronomer. Obviously, he wasn’t permitted to forget his work tonight.
Looking across the room, he smiled.
She sat alone at the end of the bar; radiating beauty, attracting him with her personal gravity from light years away.
He didn’t need a telescope to know the truth.
She was the brightest star in the universe of a crowded room.
The Lonely Author 
Sweet!
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Thank you so much. You just liked it because the moon had its little part. lol
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LOL I enjoy all your posts, whether I get mooned or not 😉
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LOL Thanks
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To dazzle an astronomer…she must be special!
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Laughing. You always come up with great comments.
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Thank you!
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Oh, my, sounds like this is leading up to a Big Bang 😉
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LOL The star gazer may not be so lonely anymore.
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That’s what I was thinking!
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Smiling. xoxo Great minds…
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I like this 100 word format. Maybe I’ll try one!
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Not easy, when you think you have to crush the beginning, middle, and end in 100 words, but when you accomplish it, you feel so good.
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Now I want to try it! Even though it’s complete, it’s kind of an intro to what could be a bigger story, right?
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Not really. I wasn’ thinking in those terms. I like to think they live happily ever after.
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Well, but I could write one that way, as an intro to a bigger story, couldn’t I? Or do these things have to be complete little vignettes?
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Of course you can. It would be a great way to introduce a story. Give it a try.
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Yes, I did sound like I needed your okay, didn’t I? Lol, just having a butterfly moment!!
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LOL Oh, you made me laugh. I know you can do it, and like you said it would be a great way to introduce a bigger story. Thanks xoxoxo
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Mwah ❤
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You know I gonna read it.
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Love it!
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Thank you so much Beautiful.
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Not bad for a hundred words lonely. Keep then coming. Would really like a review from you on my new gem,*blue jasmine, do you think its good?
Blue Jasmine
https://gastradamus.wordpress.com/2016/06/16
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Will be over later today to read. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for reading.
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No problem lonely. We look forward to your comments and feedback on blue jasmine
Blue jasmine https://gastradamus.wordpress.com/2016/06/16/blue-jasmine/
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Thanks.
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Lovely…
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Thank you my dear.
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Smiles. My pleasure.
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This made my heart grin. 🙂
More, please?
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Smiling. Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading. More of the star gazer. Let’s see. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.
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🙂 You’re welcome! I’m a star gazer AND star wisher! I can’t help it!
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Me too.
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I knew I liked you! 😉 lol
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lol
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Oh YES YES YES–love it!
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Laughing. It was a simple story that ust came to me. Happy you liked it. Thank you for all of your wonderful support.
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It was my kind of romantic moment–full and rich with potential 🙂 And you’re welcome–I love reading your work 🙂
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Thanks for saying that. I always appreciate your kind words.
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And you’re always most welcome 🙂
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Love it!!
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Thank you Cameron. I hope you are well.
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Sure am 🙂
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I have a large telescope she may want to see.
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LOL Hopefully she is into nerdy astronomers and not any of that silly men in uniform stuff.
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Oh, I’m sure she’s going to like my suit — my birthday suit, that is.
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lol
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So charming! I wonder if Derek will show her the Big Dipper?
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LOL I bet the nerd has that intention.
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Nerds are sexy like that!
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LOL This was in my spam. Thanks.
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Ah the depth of this is amazing. I adore this piece! 😊
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Thank you. I appreciate that.
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Of course! 😊
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Ooh I wonder who she is! And if she will like him! Or if he will go home alone and name a star after her… 😊💜 I hope she sticks around and shows him all the secrets of the universe! xoxo
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Smiling. I truly love the way you think. You probably have one of the biggest hearts I have evcer known. Does S stand for sweetheart. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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Ha ha! Thank you, so sweet of you. I have been told before some times that I have a big heart, who knows, it may be true if you say so. 🙂 ⚘
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I believe you do.
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Awwww!
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Damn, I got an awwww out of you. That’s cool. Thanks.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you for the reblog.
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Back in Space….. 😉 Excellent!
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Thank you. Appreciate that my friend.
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If they get engaged, perhaps he’ll buy her a ring of Saturn.
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LOL Too funny.
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Love the ending. Romantic and hopeful
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Thank you. If the bloody axe ending the other day, I had to return to my sappy stuff. Thank you. xoxo
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Love the diversity xx
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Thanks. You’re always so sweet.
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I try😂
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Correction – You succeed. 🙂
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Aww
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A sweet story, and I’m glad the woman at the bar doesn’t have an axe 🙂
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LOL Don’t know why, but every so often a dark cloud passes over me and infects my writing. I prefer to stay along the lines of love. Thanks for reading. Have a good one.
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Hey, I bet that dark cloud helps keep things interesting 🙂
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Haha It helps keeps the blog posts fresh.
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Neat! 🙂
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Thank you for taking the time out to read. Have a wonderful day.
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aww ❤ 🙂
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Beautiful..
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Thank you Scarlett. (But not as beautiful as you). I will be getting back to you on another conversation. I had an impossible day yesterday and never had a chance to respond. Hope you are well. xoxo
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I am well. Smiles.
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Great.
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Ahhhhh, romantic and lovely.
🙂
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Smiling. Happy you appreciated it. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Have a wonderful day.
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You too.
🙂
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Thanks
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I won’t say what my first reaction was….I’ll just say…ahhh
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WOW I CAN’T BELIEVE IT. I GOT AN AHHH OUT OF YOU. Thank you so much my dear. I am delighted you liked this.
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Here’s another one. Ah…you made me smile and laugh out loud. 🙂
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LOL That is wonderful. Makes me happy to make you smile. I know it has to be spectacular.
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Lovely little story!
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.
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Aw, now that was meant to be. Maybe a new constellation named Kismet?
Great story, Andrew. Love it.
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Hahaha Love your comment. Thank you so much. You are wonderful.
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I love this piece!
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Thank you so much. Happy you liked it.
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Reblogged this on La Petit Muse and commented:
Still grinning rereading this gem!
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Smiling. Happy you enjoy this little story. Thank you for reading and for the reblog. I appreciate that. have a wonderful day.
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Good stuff! You’re welcome and thanks. You have a great day as well!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
“NEBULOUS AND OUT OF THIS WORLD!” 😀
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thank you. I appreciate that. I hope you are well. Have a great weekend.
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Amazing work man, just vaulting. A kaleidoscope of emotions indeed.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate that.
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Well, he couldn’t get away from work but at least he found something beautiful and worth gazing at. across the bar 🙂
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Smiling. He was fortunate. Happy you appreciated it. Thank you for reading and for your kind words.
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My pleasure 🙂
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Aw, this was sweet. The only thing that could have improved the story would be the addition of a chainsaw. 😀
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Great story! So much was expressed in so few words. That takes real talent. You are a star.
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Smiling and blushing. Thank you for your sweet words. You are being TOO kind. Yet, I appreciate them. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
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“She was the brightest star in the universe of a crowded room.”
My heart’s now melted. ❤ *smiling sigh*
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Thank you. Smiling. Happy you liked this. It would be the perfect description from an astronomer, don’t you think?
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YEAH! Indeed you are right! 😀
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Blue moon n brightest star in dt bar room.u realy said truth dt there was no need for telescope.hey dew !! U often live among ur mind’s starfull sky.m i right?
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Yes you are right
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Thanks dew.
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Universe of a crowded room……deep meaning .
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Yes it is. A room can be crowded, but somtimes one person can be beautiful like a lonely star in the universe. Thank you.
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Yeah.u r right.n i feel like u.wonderful poem-d brightest star.
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Today night is full more shining stars as staring n zoom;
Bt i remmember now only ur brightest star in ur crowded universe in ur room.
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That is so beautiful. Those are beautiful words.
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Thanks dew.
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Moon stars love
Great tie in
And of course beer
Sheldon
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Thank you so much Sheldon.
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Awe, sighing!!!
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Smiling. I am guessing you like it. Thank you so much for reading.
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Loved it! 🙂
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Nice take on the prompt. I thought this was one of your better ones, and loved the Blue Moon beer he was handed… clever line.
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Smiling. Thank you. I appreciate it. (And what better beer for an astronomer to drink?)
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I love your sweet Romantic side 😊
Very sweet write
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Thanks. I wanted to do a little romantic write.
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It’s quite enjoyable 😊
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Thanks
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How delightful. I bet she was glowing 😊
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Laughing. I bbet she was. Thank you for reading.
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Nice and sweet post. 🙂
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Thank you so much. Happy you appreciated it.
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I think it will not be a Blue Moon for him tonight, it will be a Happy one 🙂 Love your short stories! Glad I found your blog again, made sure to become a follower this time. Thought I had before and that you just weren’t posting, guess I was wrong!
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There have been times where I had to cut down to twice a week. Now, I am posting regularly Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Happr you returned and even happier you enjoyed this. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Journal Edge.
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This makes me smile, amazing!
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You made me smile with this comment.
Sorry, for the delay in my response. I just returned to blogging and found over 700 comments awaiting me.
Have a wonderful day.
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You too!
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