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Dance of Nature

December 25, 2020 7 Comments

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In the darkness, I follow.

“Come. We’re almost there,” she says, brushing aside low hanging branches.

There’s wonder and fear in her tone, but I don’t worry. My dear friend’s adventures always have a purpose.

She starts to run. I do too, until we burst from the trees. We slip down a sandy hill, hearing the Pacific Ocean’s mighty roar.

And then we stop, as thousands of grunion mate, illuminating the sky with their silver glow.

“Wow,” I whisper.

“This spot. This is where I’ll be.”

I turn to my friend of twenty-three years and I know.

The cancer came back.

By Christina Parisi

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  1. Tom Stewart says

    December 25, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Nicely done. The whole piece worked. And stopped me.

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    • Christina says

      December 25, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. BB says

    December 30, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Well done. One of the better shorts I’ve read.

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    • Christina Parisi says

      January 2, 2021 at 2:13 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Deanna Salser says

    January 7, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    Excellent flow and imagery.

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    • Christina Parisi says

      January 7, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Maiteeny says

    March 5, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    As someone living with cancer, this took my breath away.
    We went to high school together. Glad to see you are pursuing your dreams!

    Reply

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