Carolina

The breeze was faint, a gentle caress that barely existed on bare skin. Yet she was aware of the shy touch, a physical reminder that life was all around her. Where once the thought had brought joy, now only bitter sadness remained as she was painfully reminded that she was no longer part of the normal cycle of life.

The presence of many tall and strong trees, blooming grasses, and vibrant flowers was a bitter reality to her now open eyes.

Carolina walked beside the man she loved, their hands so close, almost touching, yet she dared not take the strong man's hand. She could not help but think...