The Sun and the Moon

It is told that in the distant, very distant past, the Sun lived on Earth, just as the Sea lives on it. The Sun was used to visiting him from time to time, perhaps staying with him for a long time, exchanging enjoyable conversation with him, and conveying the news of this universe that was still a small infant. The conversation between the Sun and the Sea: One day, the Sun noticed a matter that she confided to her friend the Sea. She said to the Sea: I have repeated my visit to you! The Sea answered: It’s generosity from you without doubt! She said: But you never returned the visit to me! The Sea answered: My circumstances prevent me from that, unfortunately! She said to him: What are these circumstances that stand between you and performing the duty?! ...

From Varto's Window

Where the green fortress that surrounds Copenhagen is, there is a wide courtyard with red bricks and many windows. In the pots on its balconies grew small balsam and sandalwood. The house looked inside through the windows poor, inhabited by old, poor people. It is Varto! Drama of life: Look high on the window sill, an old spinster leans, picking withered leaves from the lilac and looking at the green fortress, where children roll with joy. What might she be thinking? An entire drama of life gathers in her mind. ...