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Flooding

By: Hongruilin

Written on December 6th, 2012

The dam broke and painful memories threatened to overwhelm her.

By: Hongruilin

Age: 31-35 , Female

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livelaughlovedream3

A friend appeared with a life preserver just in time.

Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  Grateful, she quickly swam towards the safety of the shore.
  
  Dec 7, 2012
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- livelaughlovedream3
  Where a tropical drink and a steel drum band awaited.
  
  Dec 7, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  "That was a trip." She laughed. "Let the party begin!"
  
  Dec 7, 2012
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leantannedguy

New found confidence,
A bridge appears,
Memories swiftly roll under.

Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  A bridge across the river of hurt, leading to hope.
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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- leantannedguy
  you said that so much better than I could, thanks,
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  I only did so because your words inspired me to.
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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alphadave

She stood her ground,
Memories receded
She starts renewed, refreshed.

Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  Bolstered by new found confidence, ready to face the day.
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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drksideofthemoon

The ache and sting, reliving the nightmare over and over.

Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  Caught up in the rolling, tumbling motion of the waves.
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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Traum

Her lips were sealed, but glossy, brown eyes betrayed her.

Dec 6, 2012
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- Hongruilin
  Eyes that were like deep dark pools of liquid sadness.
  
  Dec 6, 2012
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