The half

‘Why’s  five the human number?

Please, teach me well!’

A flash of light blinked through the unknown colour of his eyes.

The wise man spoke:

‘It’s just a half-

the half of ten, a half of man.

The rest is grace.’

‘Up to the ten?’

The wise man closed his eyes and silent he remained.

January, 5th, 2020

Featured image from Pixabay – JacksonDavid