Sunday, January 11, 2009

Ramble and sacrilege

The child walks slowly along the path, watching for thorns and brambles but otherwise unaware. Aloof. He wants to be taken by surprise, to find a hidden delight, a secret, sacred sight that will make this journey worth it. He takes the walk daily -- well, almost every day -- and has yet to see that unknown thing for which he is searching.

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