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September 19, 2002

The Wind

Paco walked outside his home as he had done on any other day. A strong wind was present and blew in his face, slowing his movement and his pace. With each attempted step his body bent, and his anger for the wind grew stronger. He wondered why the wind must always thrust itself on him. Had he not been a good person? Then why, why, why must this wind always throw itself at him?

Paco's anger soon turned to sadness. He felt he could no longer take these personal attacks from the wind. He concluded that it was all too much to bear, and a desperate thought filled his mind. Trudging slowly against the wind, Paco made his way to a mountain top. Here is where he would end it all, and afterwards the wind would no longer be a bother.

Filled with anguish, Paco looked upon the valley that had always been his home. In the distance, he could see the trees softly sway, the same trees he had often climbed as a child. He saw his friends working in the field, their heads and arms moving in unison like the stalks of cane they cut. He could see the hillside meadow, where children and wildflowers laughed and played to the melody of the wind. With each new gust that blew, Paco heard the echoed voices of women sing as they washed clothes at the nearby stream. He watched in awe as the hanging laundry moved to their song in a gentle rhythmic fashion.

As Paco absorbed all that was taking place in the valley, he felt a comfort and joy that he had not known. He no longer felt as if the wind had singled him out, but rather it had included him within the dance. As he climbed down the mountain and made his way towards the village, a gust of wind blew at Paco's back and he could feel its beauty.

Posted by at September 19, 2002 12:14 PM

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Posted by Ruth on September 19, 2002 7:07 PM:

We feel alone, but never are.

 
Posted by Vivi on September 19, 2002 8:06 PM:

A great lesson learned. Thanks so much for sharing, KaneBlues.

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