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Timeless<br />
It was dark that night. The little strip of land running along the river was well lit by lampposts and store<br />
lights. As Lila glanced at the huge clock tower she felt time slipping away. She held David’s hand even tighter,<br />
afraid that he would disappear. He pulled her close and kissed her forehead. He was trying so hard not to cry.<br />
David could hear every chime and tick of the clock and he wished for the millionth time that it would stop.<br />
It was getting close now and as the hand struck ten, Lila closed her eyes and breathed slowly. She<br />
wrapped her arms around David and took in his homely scent. She tilted her head so his lips touched her eyes,<br />
nose, cheek, and lips. She pulled away to whisper in his ear, “I have to go.” David nodded, not trusting himself to<br />
speak. Lila kissed his soft lips once more and gently extracted herself from his warm embrace.<br />
David watched her slowly get in the car and drive away. His fingers touched his lips and he gazed at the<br />
tower. He thought to himself, “Damn that clock.”<br />
Kathy Lunas<br />
Teacher: <strong>Ms</strong>. <strong>LeCren</strong><br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: 12<br />
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Emily Dinnerman<br />
<strong>Grade</strong>: 9
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