Girl with a Pearl Earring

By Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Watched the movie with the same title the other day, and was intrigued by the story that might be behind the painting. The stare in the girl's eyes is so intriguing and vivid. Before I could feel that there was something interesting in the painting because the head decoration and the clothes seem plain in contrast to the pearl earring. Didn't give much thought about the possible reason. The story in the movie, although fictional, seems pretty plausible.

Fairy Tale

I forget for how long I haven't heard you telling me your favorite story.
I've been thinking over and over again, and start to panic and wonder if I've done something wrong.
You tell me in tears that fairy tales are lies.  I can't possibly be your prince.
Maybe you will never understand that since the day you said you love me, the stars in my sky have brightened up.
I want to be the angel in the fairy tale, extending my arms and turning them to wings to protect you.
You have to believe, believe that we will live happily ever after just like in the fairy tale. And we will write our happy ending together.