Tag: English
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Decision
As I was surrounded by the echo in the immediate desert and distant forest, a path was revealed. A path to forward and reach the source of the echo, to be immersed in that deep woods, cold air and omnipresent reverence. There I’ll stand There I belong The copy of the echo; it was I…
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“To the Indispensable One” by Shiraishi Kazuhumi
Title: To the Indispensable One (Hokanaranu Hito He)Author: Shiraishi Kazuhumi (白石一文) Original Language: JapaneseOriginally Published: 2009 “Akio (明生) . Be like a man, and stick through this alone.” “Soon you will discover, nothing in life is ever a big deal. We survive by betraying ourselves until we die.” The future “me” will always betray the past “me.” He thought this…
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Across the world
He sat next to the window inside Starbucks. He fits right into my anticipation. I quickly pushed open the door and turned to the corner. “Hi!” “Hey!” His face is big and the dark sunglasses keeps reminding me of his background — law enforcement. But he grinned. “Nice to meet you.” I exchanged. “My pleasure.” He…
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Oops
“Excuse me, are you guys open?” The young man lifted his head from behind the counter and blinked. “Oh yes, yes. Let me…” He ran to the back of the cafe and turned on the lights. It’s very dim and the wooden tables feels like plastic. “Sorry…” the young man mumbled politely and vanished from eyesight.…
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Cancer
Her face burst into a smile, like a flower melting outwards in slow motion. That’s how her expression changes, always steady and calm, but would surprise you how wide her smile can be. When she’s in focus, her pointed brows and mouth stands out. Her full bangs are heavy and still. Her grey and pink checker jacket…
Nature Spirituality 