Gemotions

He hadn't touched his telescope in years. His son, Max, however, had inherited his passion for astronomy. From the window, he watched Max's excited face as he gazed at the stars. Thomas had once known every constellation, every planet. Now, his knowledge felt faded, forgotten.

He felt detached from the world outside, the vastness of space. He was a shadow of his former self. He found himself sitting in the dark, the blackness of the night sky mirroring the void in his heart. The stars shone brightly, oblivious to his quiet despair.