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The Giant Who Became A Monster So long ago, it had been slowly but surely tucked away. Though reluctantly at first, it was clearly packed away to stay. This giant once had a hold on me, but I managed freedom one day. The years flew rapidly by, and my life took off on a happy path, so meaningful and true. My inner spirit took wings and flew from North to South, to East and lastly, settled in the West. Though all in between there were years embraced by tears, I was never shackled by fears. Through it all, there was much more in life that gave abundant reasons to cheer. My family so dear was always near. The foundation on which I stood was strong; we were not alone; God was there to help us bare. But then suddenly from afar, the giant that was tucked away so carefully, and packed away to stay, reappeared to me. The giant that once had a hold on me, came back from a distance, and I discovered it still was a part of me. I had shaken from its hold, because our future was worlds apart. apart. But the giant returned, and I quickly felt powerless to rebuke the emotion that would clearly reignite the pain and drive my world insane. Like an inappropriate magnet, we were being drawn to each other. Only, not like before, the giant had no right to me nor I to her. But she kept moving toward the core of me, and though I recognized and did not fear the giant, still I knew that she had monstrous qualities detrimental both to me and my family. Many years ago we both went our separate ways, and we have developed different minds during the passage of time. O giant one, I ask, why did I not hear the sound of your rumbling? O ancient one, tell me, why did you depart from your abode? O mysterious one, I ask, why did I not see you coming? O ancient one, for so many years you were out of my life. O ancient one, I ask, from where did you come? O ancient one, how did you rise from afar? To the monster I said, “Prudence demands that we must remain far apart”. To an old friend I said, “No relationship between us must ever be restarted. So I and the giant, who became a monster, agreed cordially, and I departed. Only God and time will give me real answers, I suppose. I do know that one must exercise vigilance and thrive to be bold. To avoid infiltration, the doors to one's heart must be securely closed. And all threats to our marriage and family must be swiftly disposed. 021608 (edited for contest 09252015)
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