Little Inklings 2022

I wish I could, but she’s always too far away. Sometimes I ask the stars for advice. They tell me to love my work, and that I’m underappreciated. I’m grateful to them, but I can’t believe their words. I would talk to the clouds, but they’re partial to the sun. Maybe I’m not cut out for this. Maybe this celestial loop of disappointment isn’t my purpose. Wait! That’s my chance! If I give up my position for the day, I could follow her! Perhaps I would learn how she’s so beautiful. My shift starts soon. Instead, I’ll follow her. Here we go… So far, this is going well. She hasn’t noticed me, and for that I’m glad. She’s even more incredible up close. But, I should go back soon. I won’t be appreciated either way, so I might as well do my job. But… she’s so wonderful. Surely a few more minutes couldn’t hurt. I’ll just wait till we pass this beach. Then I’ll go back. Wait- what’s wrong with the ocean? Why are the waves so… odd? The swimmers are being pulled out to sea! I completely forgot about my duty to the tide! Is this my fault? How could I do this? I wasn’t trying to hurt anyone, I just wanted to be appreciated. I just wanted to be loved, like she’s loved. Now they’ll hate me forever! I was so desperate for love that I ruined my chances! I’m going back. I have to fix this. I guess my job wasn’t so insignificant after all. I underestimated myself, and look what I’ve done! Maybe I made a mistake in idolizing her. I adored her so much that I forgot about my value . 53