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Fairy Dance

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The moon rises above the pond, casting a sparkling glow over the calm water. Small balls of light, dressed as the stars in the sky, begin to dance on the surface. Gliding and moving effortlessly across the glistening shine of the moon. The bright glow of the many tiny dancers illuminates the beautiful night. The harmonies from the quiet ribbits of the frogs, the slow rustling of leaves in the wind, the hum of the crickets, and the rhythmic popping of the bubbles created from the fish within the pond create a tranquil waltz. They dance until the sun starts to rise, and their light dies off. The orange glow of the sun sends the beautiful dancers into a frenzy, as they dart off in an instant. Desperate for invisibility. The daylight remains, showing no evidence that the performance had ever occurred. Only when the sunlight begins to fade once again, do they return, eager to perform their beautiful dance.

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ADELHEID GUSTAFSON is a junior pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education. Adelheid is very passionate about music and writing, and loves expressing herself through different forms of art.

 

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