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Submitted to Contest #313
CONFESSION “Are you there, God? It’s me.” Those were the opening words of a letter written during a lull in a major battle in World War II. The soldier had just turned eighteen and wrote this under extreme duress, knowing he may only have a few hours to live. Yet, the penmanship was perfect, the writing arrow straight, but the attitude was one of defiance, realization, and acceptance. I am restoring this letter, which has been covered in years of dirt and grime, so it can be read and framed, but there are other watermarks and stains that I ...
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