The Park, part 1 [Place Challenge]

by Ana Cristina

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The one place that holds a special significance for me is nothing so lofty as the top of the Eiffel Tower, nor as astounding as the Grand Canyon. It is quite simple, really, just a park in the middle of a residential area in Miami, in between houses, Starbucks, and an office building. There is a lake directly across from it, and many green- and brown-feathered ducks make their home nearby. Every afternoon, you can see people walking their dogs, energetically power-walking, or lazily pushing their kids on the swings. It’s just a simple park with a large green field and a swing-set.

And what happened to me there was simple, too, something that happens every day, so ordinary that we almost forget its true extraordinary power—that it is universal.

What happened? Oh, it was nothing. But it was everything, too—I fell in love.

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Average Reader Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

  1. The Park, part 1 [Place Challenge]

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted 8 months ago

    I love it! great way to do the challenge!

  2. The Park, part 1 [Place Challenge]

    heartbeats echocho's Buddy Icon heartbeats echocho

    Posted 8 months ago

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    love the part
    What happened? Oh, it’s nothing. But it was everything, too : )
    awesome!

  3. The Park, part 1 [Place Challenge]

    Storykeeper of Fae's Buddy Icon Storykeeper of Fae

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful in its simplicity! I’d love such a place too. I remember every place I’ve ever conversed with the person I love, and each holds a special little significance.
    LoA

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