The Kiss.

She had been sleeping for years. Nobody knew what caused that fact. Doctors from all around the world visited her and searched for the answers. Huge mystery. Her family and friends were sad. Their lives turned into darkness the moment the life in her was locked. Everything in her room remained the same. Her face was beautiful. Her hair shining. Her parents continued to talk to her in the most loving way. In their eyes tears. But they never gave up hope. They loved her too much. As only good parents do. From the heart. Each night before the moon appeared they told her a love story, hoping that this would give her the willingness to come back.

Nothing moved. Her body was resting. As well as her heart and mind. Silence. In the most magic way the words of the story - carefully told by her parents - entered her soul and recovered the damage done to her soul. She was healing. Slowly. Unnoticed by her environment. Even her mother. She saw the images of the scenes. The story turned into a movie. A movie that only she was able to watch. From within. The people in the story were all grey shadows. They acted as humans but lost the life in them long ago. Each time they were deeply hurted. Colors faded away. Connection fell out. Just like that. They could only repeat their activities like robots do.

It was a horrible world. No joy. No laughter. No birds. No flowers. No honey bees. No music either. Humans can hurt each other easily. There was no medicine against that. In that world. Humans could not show their emotions anymore. They did not know how. A lost skill. Nothing mattered anymore. The universe looked down and cried as well. Huge ocean tears. Waves could not take away all that darkness. She saw herself at the beach. Wearing a white dress. Innocence. Her hair dancing in the wind. Her eyes humble and focused. Something in the water. A wave brought a new actor. A man tall and beautiful. She saw him and was not afraid.

They could communicate with their eyes. Easily. They were from the same planet. Apparently. They knew it immediately. Some things in life are simple. The things that are for free. They work like magic. He left the ocean. His scent adorable. He gave her the medicine. Right into her heart and soul. It was exactly what she needed. She changed instantly. Her white dress turned into gold. She got wings. Heavenly match. He smiled. His purpose was activated. She allowed it to happen. The color of her eyes had changed too. She saw the world with new eyes. Everything was different now. The universe sent a message to all living creatures. Wake up! Slowly but certainly life was returning into the world.

The man touched her hand. She felt energized. She closed her eyes. He had a wonderful task now. He was glad to take that part. He was the chosen one. He took her close to him. So gently. An act of the deepest love ever seen in the universe. Caressing her soul, her lips. The audience was observing this precious moment. No sound. Spotlights on the two creatures. He used all his senses. She followed. Then in slow motion his lips touched her lips. Fireworks around. An explosion of passionate energy set free. So powerful that it reached the whole globe. At once. The kiss was of diamond quality. Eyes brighter than the stars above.

This was the sign. To turn the tide. From here looking back was no option anymore. The kiss of life made the world more beautiful than ever. Her mother touched her hand. Fingers caressed her mother's hand. The mother was so delighted. She cried. For happiness. Her daughter was back. Alive and kicking. Brought back from another world. Soon everyone was informed about the miracle that occured. All humans were celebrating. The emotions returned for everyone. Darkness erased. For good. The sun could not help but shine. The birds sang a song of gratitude. They never ever lost faith. They were only told to be invisible for some scenes. The end of that was the beginning of a story of true love. On every level.

By Liesbeth Leysen