To Be or Not To Be
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Last published Sat, May 2, 2020
I envy the water, because its everything I'm not, what I should be.
The water should be me, I will become one with the water, I will be free.
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'' You are welcome to the funeral of Miss Lenore Denver, please be seated...''
I always imagined my funeral a rainy day, but its so sunny, like the heavens are happy she's with them.
''Honey, its your turn to speak, I love you okay?'' My mom tries to talk to me, we're all hurting in different ways.
I nod and walk up to the podium and cleared my throat.
''She was my best friend...''
A lot has happened, too many secrets, fragile friendships and relationships. Broken hearts, the whole Brigdelake Town was shook by the events that happened the week before.
Some more than others.
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