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The Home of Her Body
She lived in this body for so many years that she hardly even noticed it anymore. She fed it, bathed it, dressed it, groomed it. Usually quite mechanically, barely even looking at it. It was just another responsibility in her life that needed daily attention but didn’t mean much to her….
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Love Story
The crow called three times, cutting through the dark silence just before dawn. The owl turned its head toward the disappearing moon and broke into flight. The crow called once more and the large tree exploded into hundreds of jackdaws, painting spiralling mandalas on the black canvas of the sky…
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The Quiet Gate
It was a cold November morning, the world ready for its winter slumber. Trees, undressed of their leaves, gathered their strength for the next explosion of spring, still months away. I went for one of my walks, through the Foxtail Woods, past the Lying Swamp and all the familiar paths. Then I continued further…
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The Lady In A White Cloak
Loneliness wears a long, plain white cloak. She always sits in the furthest corner of the room, taking up so much space with her empty presence that you can barely move…
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The Boy Who Fell Up The Well
It was a quiet Sunday morning, and the boy stood by the window watching his cat go about his usual business outside. The black-and-white creature ran up a tree, climbed back down again, sprinkled the bushes with great ceremony, and then began sauntering toward the old well…
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Held And Free
The dawn awakened her — her name being called in her sleep. She sat on the bed, still half within her dream, the sound of an unknown voice echoing softly in her ears. The sun was waking up as well. Small rays of light squeezed their way into her bedroom…
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The Keeper Of Light
The Earth was drowning in darkness. The beings inhabiting her were becoming consumed by ignorance and confusion. The beautiful green planet was torn by separation — all had forgotten that it was one…
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The House of Many Weathers
It was an exciting day. She finally moved into a new house, a lovely house with a charming little green garden. From the day she came to view it, she fell in love with it. From the moment she walked in, it felt as if the house wrapped its walls around her in a warm…
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The Sleeping Giant
Once upon a time, long, long ago, the Earth was inhabited by magical creatures — some beautiful and benevolent, others bizarre and frightening. They were the true dwellers of this gorgeous planet, long before humans arrived…
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The Alchemy Of Change
I was watching an incense burning. The dark stick slowly kissed by fire, becoming a gorgeous scent dancing in the air. The elegant, soft motions of the flowing smoke, moving in gentle spirals toward the ceiling…
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A Pinch Of Madness 