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Created on: October 03, 2008
Story Time
A sea of curious eyes stare at me
Waiting...
Expecting something.
A promise?
A seed of knowledge?
Entertainment?
I stare at the innocent faces and panic.
It's a heavy responsibility!
Can I reach into their souls?
Give hope?
Light a spark?
Motivate?
Someone smiles. I smile. All smile.
The moment of tension is over.
I begin. Once upon a time...
Little chests rise and fall.
Bated breath!
... Happily ever after.
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