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Nor crossed the tree line into a beautiful clearing. Here the trees broke their formation

and the sun showed its bright yellow face. Walking under the blue sky, she heard a woodpecker

drumming in the distance and insects buzzing about.

In between all of the sounds, there was a deep comforting silence.

Nor put down her backpack and took off her shoes and socks.

She giggled loudly when her bare feet touched the soil.

It felt rather cool. The grass was soft and dewy.

Still, nor enjoyed these sensations. They were refreshing like a glass of cold lemonade.

At first, she tipped her head from flower to flower. Curious like a butterfly.

Then, with her arms wide open, she ran through the clearing, mimicking the sound of an

aeroplane trying to catch the wind. A yellow cape fluttered behind her.

When she finished exploring, Nor slowed down to fully enjoy the sunshine.

Lying flat on her back, she gazed at the sky and studied the small, wispy clouds.

She wondered if they were sticky, like cotton candy, or if they just happened to look similar.

As she pondered her answer, Nor spotted a tiny black silhouette.

It was a bird gliding through the air gracefully,

like in a choreographed dance. Nor had always dreamed about flying.

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