The Celestial Child

    By Annie Rose Labrador

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    01 Aug, 2024

    a painting of a family walking down a path in the woods together, with the sun shining through the trees, figurative art, an oil painting, Christophe Vacher, extremely detailed oil painting

    The couple, who had been childless for over a decade, were walking through the woods when they heard a faint sound. It was a soft, mewling cry, like that of a baby.

    a painting of a man and two children walking in the woods holding hands and holding hands with a dog, american scene painting, an oil on canvas painting, Bob Byerley, official art

    Following the sound, they found a small, swaddled infant lying in the grass. The baby was serene and beautiful, with eyes that twinkled like stars. They felt an immediate bond and decided to take the child as their own.

    a painting of a man and woman holding a baby in their arms, with a brick wall behind them, figurative art, a detailed painting, Eric Zener, detailed painting

    The couple cared for the baby with all their heart, providing it with love and warmth. They named it 'Lys', meaning light, for the child brought a radiant joy into their life.

    a painting of a man and woman sitting in a forest with a dog and a dog on a leash, neo-romanticism, a detailed painting, Art & Language, official art

    As Lys grew, they began to notice unusual things. The child never cried, instead, it hummed melodious tunes that made the flowers bloom and the birds sing along. The couple realized that Lys was no ordinary child.

    a painting of a couple holding hands under a full moon sky with trees and mountains in the background, with a path leading to the moon, space art, a detailed painting, Aaron Jasinski, detailed painting

    One evening, while they were sitting outside, Lys levitated a few inches off the ground. Their hearts filled with wonder and fear, the couple understood that Lys was a heavenly creature.

    a painting of a man and a girl hugging in a field of flowers with the moon in the background, figurative art, a fine art painting, Elinor Proby Adams, intricate oil painting

    They promised to keep Lys's secret and protect the child. Years passed and they lived happily, cherishing their time with Lys. The child grew, bringing joy and miracles into their lives.

    a painting of a man holding a baby in his arms and a woman holding a child in her arms, gothic art, a fine art painting, Donato Giancola, classical painting

    One day, a majestic creature descended from the sky. It was an angel, come to take Lys back. The couple were heartbroken, but they understood that Lys belonged to the heavens.

    a painting of a couple holding a baby in a forest with flowers and trees around them, with the sun shining through the trees, gothic art, a fine art painting, Evelyn De Morgan, classical painting

    The angel thanked the couple for their love and care for Lys. As a token of gratitude, the angel blessed them with eternal youth and happiness. With a final smile, Lys ascended to the heavens.

    a painting of a man and woman sitting on a rock with wings and a star above them, with a blue sky behind them, gothic art, a detailed painting, Fra Angelico, renaissance oil painting

    The couple lived the rest of their lives in peace and harmony. They missed Lys, but they found solace in the miracles that the child had left behind.

    a painting of a man and woman in a forest with flowers in front of them and a sunbeam, american scene painting, a detailed painting, Anne Said, official art

    The woods around their home bloomed year-round, the animals lived in harmony, and the air was always filled with the sweet melody that Lys used to hum.

    a painting of a man and woman with a space background behind them, and a colorful sky behind them, figurative art, a detailed painting, Esao Andrews, detailed painting

    Their lives had been touched by a miracle, a heavenly gift they had named Lys. Their love for the child had brought them eternal happiness and peace.

    a painting of a man and woman in front of a mountain range with a sunset behind them and a church in the background, figurative art, a detailed painting, Araceli Gilbert, kinkade

    While Lys may have returned to the heavens, the couple knew that the child's love and light would forever remain with them, illuminating their lives.