Secondhand Sunsets

A sudden light spangled the heavens as if to show that sunshine still reigned. Abby sank to a fallen log-the glow rimmed the clouds in an ethereal aura. Crimson became rose, yellows transformed to gold, and periwinkle caressed deep purple."Could I have been befuddled all this time?"The scripture Fred read at supper filtered back. The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee."The day's warmth still hovered, and with it, a sense that all was well.
The sky flamed for several more minutes."This beauty and my love for you are one."She hugged the message close. "Perhaps, after all, I am loved."