Universal Language

Universal Language

In many languages, words for 'mother' and 'father' are composed of easy-to-articulate sounds like 'ma,' 'pa,' 'ba,' and 'da.' This isn't just a coincidence. Babies around the world typically start speaking with these sounds, as they

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Edge of Life: My CPR Story

I've written this story several times, and each time, I'm not satisfied with it. It's incredibly difficult to capture the moment when I died,

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Preservation Paradox (Part 3)

This short story is an exploration of a world and characters destined for a novel. It's very much a work in progress, and I welcome your thoughts and

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Palu's Song

Palu, a joyful purple butterfly, made her home in a majestic tree beside a serene lake. This tree, a grand old tree, sprawled wide over the lake shore, adorned with

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Dance that time forgot.

A room lies in dreams. The air, thick, anticipation, murmurs of forgotten songs. Whispers of fog. Dancers, forms fleeting, like memories out of reach. The sonorous beat, two figures gravitate,

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My Fool's Lament

Once, I set forth with jester's grin, Eager for the world to let me in. Yet now I tread, my laughter stilled, My youthful zeal long since fulfilled.

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Forgiveness

Life is likened to many things—a journey, a play, even a game. However, one metaphor that seems particularly apt is that of a tapestry. Each of us contributes a

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Preservation Paradox (Part 2)

This short story is an exploration of a world and characters destined for a novel. It's very much a work in progress, and I welcome your thoughts and

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Tribute to Lewiston, ME

As I compose this tribute, my heart is heavy. A shadow has been cast over Lewiston with the recent tragic events. Such unspeakable violence seems out of place in a city I remember so fondly.

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