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The Edge Of Peace And Hope
When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you to stand upon, or you will be taught to fly.
Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Sometimes beautiful things come into our lives out of nowhere. We can't always understand them, but we have to trust in them. I know you want to question everything, but sometimes it pays just to have a little faith.
There is a general air of surprise, and genuine satisfaction as my eyes fall on the man that is standing in the doorway. Without giving much care to rise to my feet safely, I walk around the bed to greet him.
"How the fuck?"
"I came about an hour ago, was with the old lady."
Still not quite sure if my mind is playing tricks on me, I squeeze my eyes close, and as I slowly flutter them, one by one open, as true as the sun is shi
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