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Goose bumps and breathlessness
Some memories are forgotten as time goes by, but the heart’s portraits never loose their radiance When everyone had left, he walked Camila home. As they slowly strolled on a path that made a shortcut to the village where Camila’s lived. When Magnífico found himself ambling or just sitting in high…
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The boy in the pine tree
And when he reached his special spot, that was his shelter, his hangout… in that moment, he was happy. The birthday cake, had also been prepared by his mother, and behind his back, for she wanted to surprise her child. So skillfully had she endeavoured in the preparation of the…
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The birthday boy’s farm house
Those days, bathed in the warm sunlight, beneath blue skies… have left to never return It was beneath a warm noon sun all the guests went into the house. They left the wagons and the horses beneath the shade, on the way to the cow’s shed. While everyone got comfortable, Magnifico,…
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The finish line
To attempt the unknown, may be more satisfactory than to achieve it The shouts and the din of the crowd that had gathered on both sides of the road, could be clearly heard in the distance. Thrilled, they watched the two runners close in at an impressive speed. Most of the kids were…
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On the final stretch
On occasions, he wondered where he obtained the strength to keep on going A little bit before entering the curve, he had already caught up with Danilo, and gradually, he began to get ahead. The two boys ran as fast as they could, as if their life depended on it. Half way up…
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Three for the champ
Nothing like childhood, when you can still fly without wings “Ready! One, for the fox. Two, for the rabbit. And three, for the Champ…!” Danilo shouted as he started to run on the count of one, as fast as he could. But on this occasion, Magnifico was on his own turf. …
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Waiting on the road
He enjoyed running barefoot down the roads, as he felt the dirt crumble beneath his feet. “Let’s wait for everyone to arrive at the farm, so they can watch how I beat you once more, or what?”, Danilo remarked calmly to Magnifico, who, at the moment, was concentrated on carefully taking off his…
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A brave dare
Gallant acts of chivalry are not lost; they may be found in the anonymous everyday life of the world’s unsung heroes. It was on the straight stretch of the road, just before the curve that comes out to the clearing with the pine tree. On the same spot where the family gathered…
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The popular songs
And what of life, if it were for the music, for it to be properly enjoyed On the second uncovered wagon, and sitting next to each other, Magnífico and Camila were carrying on this lively conversation, totally engrossed in their own separate world. To their side and surrounding them, as well as…
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Leaving from the park
In a good life, there should always be time for a bit of rumba with friends The hill Zapatoca, Santander, Colombia Their departure from the central park was, without any doubt, tainted with the overtones that came from a long gone past. The serious part of the celebration, The…
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