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Down Under

May 27, 2015 4 Comments

Down Under

By Matthew Burgos

“Stop calling my name; I’m sleeping.”

“I’m not.”

“Yes, you are.”

She called my name again.

“Shut it, please.”

“I can’t. I have to pull you under with me.”

“Don’t, please. I live the regret already; isn’t that enough!?” I threw my sheets with ferocity. My body was covered with sweat. I looked outside and knew it was still midnight.

“It will never be. After all, you used me for a night before you buried me miles below the surface of the land.”

I roared. “Please!”

“One day, you’ll rest with me; down under with water as beds.”

I just yelled.

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  1. rowena burgos says

    May 27, 2015 at 6:37 am

    so intelligent.

    Reply
    • It's Matthew Burgos says

      May 30, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Moooom!

      Reply
  2. Skylarking4Fun - Rebecca says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    A great story. I read this 3 times, I enjoyed it that much!

    Reply
    • It's Matthew Burgos says

      May 30, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Thank you very much, Rebecca! I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply

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