The Stars in the Pool: A Prose Poem for Lovers

In a luminous forest where light and shadow weave together, a majestic white castle stands as the heart of a peaceful realm. King Telwyn and his beloved queen nurture a daughter, Roseheart, whose golden hair and twilight eyes capture the awe of every onlooker. Their world, rich with orchards and gentle breezes, feels timeless until a stranger arrives from a distant island of fire‑kissed mountains.

Flame, the son of a fiery lord, carries the colors of sea and ember in his very being, shaping clay into living likenesses wherever he wanders. When he first sees Roseheart, an instant, undeniable connection sparks between them, and the young king, ever wise, sees promise in the newcomer. Their budding love sets the stage for a tender courtship, as both families weigh the hopes and uncertainties of a union that bridges fire and forest.