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Submitted to Contest #54
The jacarandas were in full bloom, silky petals sprinkling the walkway like a violet blanket of snow. Henry watched his feet cut a path through the vibrant blossoms. His gait was unsteady and he walked slowly, savoring the moment. He looked up as a pair of squawking crows flew overhead and settled onto a nearby tree branch. He stopped and turned his face to the September sun, allowing the warm rays to penetrate his skin. He took a long, deep breath, filling up his lungs and marveling over the fact that he was actually standing here on campus...
Submitted to Contest #51
Mama would zigzag through the crowded sidewalk and tear across the street, dragging me behind and creating a gust like I was a kite she was trying to make take flight, but you... you always slowed your pace to keep with mine and held my hand so gently. You'd smile down at me and give the occasional squeeze to let me know you knew I was there and that you were happy I was. It felt as if there was an invisible thread connecting your heart to mine. Even today, if I close my eyes and can manage to quiet the churning inside for just a moment, I c...
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