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November 9, 2017 3 Comments

By Levi J. Mericle

By the time you’re done reading this, my lungs will have already collapsed.

It’s a beautiful day this summer afternoon. I can vaguely see the pink tree blossoms through the bubbling of the water and the strands of my dirty blonde hair.

But I have nothing left in me to fight. Trying to unlace the familiar fingers that are meticulously wrapped around my neck is quickly becoming a chore.

I want to forget this day ever started.

My body is growing heavy now, and it’s getting harder and harder to exist.

I go to swim in a different world forever.

Goodbye…

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  1. Bobby Warner says

    November 9, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    Wonderful termination story. Loved the line: “I go to swim in a different world forever.” This one is a Winner!

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    • Levi J. Mericle says

      November 9, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      I appreciate the kind words Bobby. That is my favorite line in this story too.

      Reply
  2. chloboshoka says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    Very powerful.

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