After the Good Dream

The island invites no one, with the exception of children.

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Knowledge always clogs the throat, but fortunately, this story is both delectable and moving.

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I want to burrow into every tree hole, sneak through every night—I want to run, I want to scream, I want to jump higher!

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It's the sound of bells, the knocking of doors, the rumble of an approaching rain.

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A beautiful dream is better than words of truth.

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Slow down, child. I'm not going anywhere.

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Amid a gloaming so frigid, even one's heart begins to tremble.

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Listen. A new bird is singing.

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