"It's called a petal. Go on touch it."
I don't know if I should. We just met. First contact, as humans like to say. She could be friendly. She could be hostile.
"Touch my pretty flower," she insists.
Do I have a choice in the matter? She’s millions of years ahead.
I touch the petal with the tip of my finger.
I see the history of her species. Their prehistoric beginnings modeled from the data bases of her socio-cultural matrix.
"Do you like it?"
The rush of intelligence and knowledge. All the joys and sorrows as life evolved in her planetary womb.
She laughs with delight.
"Now touch the fuzzy bit."
The flower shimmers in the middle, pink and swollen receptors.
"Go on, touch it."
But we just made contact. How could I? I feel like a mouse playing with a cat.
Her eyes glow across the constellations. Aeons of artificial engineering. It's all too much. Clearly, I have no choice, and so I touch the fuzzy bit.
It all becomes clear now. Bit by fuzzy bit. Like an image of increasing resolution. Our own place in the cosmos.
"Do you understand?" she asks.
I understand.
"Welcome," she says. "We've been expecting you."
Dance me to the End of Love was an original song by Leonard Cohen. This one is for you, Leonard.
hmmmmmm beautiful, sensual, delicate.
... and i love that song. I might have to sing it for my next Hive Open Mic - and i'll tag you in it hehehee
Leonard Cohen's music is timeless. His songs inspire me with their excellent craftmanship. I enjoy it when an artist is able to transform his music into their own unique creation.
Thank you for reading @dreemsteem!
I hope you like the rendition I'll emulate - its one of my most favorite songs! hehehe
can't wait to sing it for you!
and thank you to @itsostylish for bringing me to this one - how did she know I'd love this story? hehehe
Can’t vote. Voting power is on SHUT DOWN. Yes I love it too. And @litguru is fabulous, isn’t he!
Can’t wait to hear your rendition, perhaps we’ll do a duet Haha
I want to touch too
I want to feel and know
So beautifully written <33
Thank you @kaerpediem! I'm happy the emotion of the piece came across. Knowledge is a beautiful thing :)
That is one of the most exceptional pieces of writing I ever, ever read. OMG you have a beautiful talent
Thank you @itsostylish! What a wicked cool compliment 😊
Wish I had a decent vote value to curate your story.
Wonderful of you to say. I'll take the good vibes any day :)
wicked cool? are you from Boston hehehe
I've been to Boston only once before, but I enjoy a good anachronism now and then, especially when I'm feeling groovy.
@tipu curate
Upvoted 👌 (Mana: 38/58) Liquid rewards.
Right on. thank you @elikast!
Sci-fi is your niche! This is beautifully written.
Thank you @kemmyb! I sure love those aliens 👽