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Kali Welch

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Puddles, Rain, and Forever Sky

Kali Welch

Submitted to Contest #288

I step out of the gray, monotone building and immediately feel the unwelcome heat on my face. I glance upwards towards the Sky, noticing her cheery and bright disposition. Giving an air of nonchalance and peace as if unbothered by the current state of my life. Her cloudless expanse mocking my dreary attitude. I fight against the urge to roll my eyes. What was I to expect? That the earth would show compassion? That she would mimic my gloomy appearance? That perhaps I would find someone, something to share the burdens of my struggles? That may...

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