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Kensley Johnson

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Not-So-Important Memories-- or are They?

Kensley Johnson

Submitted to Contest #62

"And... there!" exclaims an older man. He pats the dirt down with his shovel, smiling at himself with approval. The man has graying hair, kind brown eyes, and enough stress lines to last a lifetime. He surveys the ground surrounding the patch of land he just filled back up, memories flooding back to him. All of a sudden, he is back in the 12th grade, talking to his friends outside while his teacher drones on about the importance of time capsules. He is tired of standing here, for he is ready to go home already. "Jeremy, come here!" ca...

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