ə hol ʌðəɹ θiŋ ɛntaɪɹli
"Where did you go?" sobbed the tortoise as it's creator came into view after a long while.
"Away," said the tortoise's creator quietly. "I left when you asked me to."
"I'm so sorry," said the tortoise, crying and hiding it's face. "I don't want to disappoint you anymore."
"No need for words," said the tortoise's creator, crying with the tortoise and making sure the tortoise took deep breaths. "You were already forgiven. I've never loved you more than I love you now."
-rae
My heart. Beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteCarmen, I just came back to read this post because I have been thinking about it. Can I just say that it is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read? I love it. You have quite the way with words, little missy. I hope you never forget how powerful you with a pen can be.
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