I breathed in sharply, and for a moment I was back in that hospital room, gasping in panic at my own irretrievable mistake.
Caro Claire Burke, from Yesteryear
seen from Germany

seen from United States
seen from China
seen from Pakistan

seen from Australia
seen from China
seen from South Africa
seen from China
seen from Germany
seen from United Kingdom

seen from Ireland
seen from Germany
seen from Malaysia
seen from China
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from China
seen from Portugal

seen from United States
seen from Italy
I breathed in sharply, and for a moment I was back in that hospital room, gasping in panic at my own irretrievable mistake.
Caro Claire Burke, from Yesteryear
and just like that, guard is over for me
/The approach an hour later is quicker than normal. A nod, a possible smile quickly hidden before he crouches down. One sandal removed, then the other. Tossed aside. Yes, he is shorter without them. Point made, he will stand. A long glance ahead./ What is the furthest thing you can see? We will race to that point.
/The challenger will be looked up and down, and then again. Although the gaze is held for a short moment longer he’ll eventually take a step back and squint over his shoulder. There’s a short nod in the noted direction.
To the split birch, then?
I didn't mean to publish that.
LOL he thought I was gonna stop and wait for him. um no it's been idk maybe a year or so since you left. You don't control my life. What'd you think that you could walk back in and that I would receive you with open arms and happiness? Reevaluate yourself please.
Today will never come again... Use it wisely.
Rebecca Gronski