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I drove to San Diego for a meeting. When the day was over, the sea beckoned. Its call was irresistible, as it echoed the mermaids, seagulls, and Zeus. I rolled up my trousers, and took off my high-heeled shoes; I stood on the shore to contemplate the crash of the surf. The foam surrounded my feet like fine woven lace. I stood on tiptoes when it came in a rush. My mind was quiet and expectant, as I focused on the sun's glitter on the ocean bed.

Then I heard it, “Where have you been? We’ve missed you.” Oh, I said, well I kept away because you held a painful memory. You would know, you witnessed this. “Welcome back! We’re glad you’re back. Although I will tell you from millions of years of experience, it does not suit well to dwell in grief. Your time here on earth, is much too brief. The seasons change rapidly, and before you know it, your past is longer than the path laid before you. I’ve witnessed simple of men be exceptionally brave...

and content with just enough to feed himself. I’ve also witnessed spectacular opulence, mask such acute loneliness, and the moral bankruptcy as to fill the black hole in space.” I heard this echoed over the waves, over school of fish, on the breeze and surf, and the voices of mermaids who sang in the background with heartbreaking sentiment. I looked up to the sun, which was arranging his briefcase. Suddenly, a feeling of utter peace invaded me.

It was so powerful that it generated tears which clung to my lashes. The weight of those, made them travel my face like avid little tongues. I gave a big thanks, because I knew just then that I was healed; my heart had cauterized and the pain had evaporated. I stood there for a long time; my mind totally bank. I relished the moment of simple content. I looked for my shoes, yet these did not fit. I walked with a coat of sand on my feet; my toes have webs.





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