The horizon changed

She came like a palette of wild colors in the stark landscape of the village. The residents did not know much other than fishing, and buying necessities on their visit to the city markets.

Rumors circulated that she is a heiress who has escaped from the confines of her mansion, after a personal tragedy, and has come here in search of peace. She was nice to them, but not one of them. She wanted to learn their way of life, but they wanted to know more about hers. She searched for peace, while they yearned for excitement of her world.

Soon, there was a boatload of young people ready to sail with her, to discover joys on the other side. The rainbow bent down to meet the earth, but the earth wanted to use it as a plane.

The horizon had clearly changed, inducing fresh dreams and moving known goalposts.

(150 words)

 

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