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Accession IBP-S-005 · Flash Fiction

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Behind the Holly Bush

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I love Him…

He dominates my mind. Every thought, every word, every image, He’s there.

If only He hadn’t gone away; I feel like I spoke with Him just yesterday.

No, that’s not right, yesterday I was at the park. The park where we first met; if only I had spoken with Him that day, instead of staying safely behind the holly bush.

I will see Him at His home today, it is better that we commune this way.

I don’t like hearing, “No.” from Him.

Silence serves His soft nature better…

Headstone:

David Anders

1998 – 2026

Gone too soon.

Tip J. V. Molenaar

— End of file. You were warned. —