A Story In 100 Words

“You may begin your journey,” she said.
“Wise One, how far must I drive?” he asked.
“Until the pollution of light dims into darkness and the stars shimmer free,” she answered.
“How far, Wise One, must I then walk?” he asked.
“Until the pollution of noise fades into the distance so that you can hear cicadas harmonize with the wind,” she answered.
“How long, then, must I stay, Wise One?” he asked.
“Until the pollution of your mind drifts away like smoke,” she answered.
“Then, Wise One, what must I do next?” he asked.
“You may begin your journey.”

From Guest Contributor, Karen Burton.
Karen is an MFA student at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

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