Zeitgeist Magazine Rev Dec. 3

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 A LITERARY MAGAZINE p.11
Short Stories
Perspectives
One lonely afternoon, when I beheld the blushing sky, I found myself lost in my constant state of
thought, in which I would evaluate the intricate brush-strokes I’d eventually attempt to mimic upon the
rough, rather unforgiving, felt of a virgin white canvas. My mental unfolding of a carefully crafted
masterpiece was interrupted by a gentle, curious jingling, a noise I’d learned indicated the movement of
my pet and partner, a black and silver schnauzer with silk-soft fur. I cast my gaze downwards and saw
him standing on his hind legs, front paws placed on the balcony to keep him from falling. He was looking
at the sky. I looked back and saw how the clouds shifted, orchestrating a beautiful harmony between the
falling sun and the sky. The once doll pink sky was now a delicate shade of purple that shifted to blue with
each passing heartbeat.
Again, my gaze returned to my dog, who was still admiring the scene unfolding before us. My
heart pulled, and I found myself kneeling down to his height. I braved my gaze to the darkening sky once
more and murmured a soft question, one I knew wouldn’t be answered.
“Do you ever wish you
could see more of the
world? Perhaps from a
different perspective?”
My dog looked at me, his bright eyes sparkling with the smallest hint of understanding. I pet him lovingly,
running my hand down his head before I picked him up, lifting his body so his golden eyes were level with
mine. For a second, it felt as if the world stopped, his gaze flickering to the sky, which was finally fading
into the darkest shade of night. We remained, watching, enjoying, as the last shreds of brightness were
overtaken with the cool evening.
- I.C.Q