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Submitted to Contest #339
“It’s alright, child.” I flick the kettle off before the noise can startle the little girl sitting at my counter. Wrinkled hands grip ceramic as I slide two onto the tabletop. The water comes gushing out, poured slowly with a practiced hand.“What about mama?” the girl asks, her tiny voice echoing through the room. “What about papa, brother, and sister?”“It’s alright, child,” I repeat. “Now, what would you like? How about a nice cup of peppermint?”The girl looks up with shining eyes. I look down at the steaming water, opening a bag and droppi...
Submitted to Contest #337
My dearest, Rosa, It has only been a day since I left your arms and was shipped to... Wherever this tiny island is. I still have your picture tucked into my pocket, and I take it out often. The other men here do the same, but one of them, Billy, gives us a hard time. War is war, he says, but I don't know if he means it.William says he lost someone. Which is how I know I'm lucky to have you.I miss you so much, Rosa.But maybe Billy has a point. I want to make the world a better place, to make a difference. War is war. But love is also love. I ...
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