George O'Brien

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“Adrift” by George O'Brien

Submitted to Contest #108

ADRIFT When I was a boy, I stood on the harbor quay in Sevilla watching the fishing boats and small trade boats move out at first tide. Often, I ran along the dock or on the narrow strip of beach below the sea wall. I waved to every boat until they were gone. Whether under oar or sail, once in motion, I could not keep pace with them. They slid farther ahead, speeding away from me. I chased futilely after them and yet enjoyed my brief run. I knew I could not keep up, but for some minutes, I was with them, part of their journey. When I laid...

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