So, there I was in the spot. There are many spots at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and the surrounding area, that have personal significance to me. This spot I am currently talking about is a bridge at the back of the university, near some of the dorms. The bridge goes over a storm trench that is usually filled with water. It is a rather beautiful spot that is often void of other people. This was me and my best freind’s place of peace on campus, to have our important life discusions. We have had many conversations there over the last few years.
I recently got to visit my friend at the campus. Before he got there, I went to this spot. Initialy what I saw caused me slight dismay, until I thought about what really happened. The waters had ceded and wild foilage grew in its place. I initially missed seeing the peaceful waters there, but then I realised what the waters did: they gave way to life. This is always the purpose of peace – to give way to life.
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