How We Say Goodbye

A thousand earth-born stars, the lanterns rose high over the river, shining bright in the darkness.

Each contained a spark, a flame, a soul ready to take flight and move beyond the curtain of night.

Little Tai sat on the riverbank, her eyes red-rimmed, and wondered how to call them back.

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This is for Three Line Tales. Thanks to Sonya for running the challenge and gn dim for the prompt photo!