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Zephyrslip

The fleeting, delicate moment when a secret breeze carries a whisper from a distant memory, evoking a profound sense of nostalgia

By StoryholicFindsPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

At the edge of the meadow, where wildflowers danced in the warm breeze, Sarah stood gazing at the horizon. The sun's golden rays bathed the landscape, and as she closed her eyes, she felt a zephyrslip, a rare and enchanting occurrence.

The gentle wind seemed to be in cahoots with the past, whispering secrets as it caressed her cheek. It carried the fragrance of sun-drenched fields, the sound of childhood laughter, and the taste of ice cream on a hot summer's day. In that ephemeral instant, she was transported to a time when life was simpler, and the world was full of wonder.

The memories, long forgotten, rushed back with an overwhelming nostalgia. She saw herself running through the meadow, chasing fireflies, and feeling the grass tickle her bare feet. It was as if the zephyrslip had opened a hidden door to a time capsule of her own life.

With a bittersweet smile, she opened her eyes, realizing the zephyrslip had passed, leaving her with a heart full of longing for days gone by. She knew that such moments were rare, like fragile feathers on the wind, but they held the power to rekindle the warmth of cherished memories, no matter how distant.

Sarah returned to her everyday life, carrying the enchanting zephyrslip with her, a reminder that in the most ordinary of moments, a gentle breath of wind could connect the present to the past, and that nostalgia could be as sweet as it was melancholic.

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StoryholicFinds

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  • Lawrencia 2 years ago

    Your story was beautiful,loved it. Please can you read mine and also tell me places to improve? I would love that.

  • Panelope Sweets2 years ago

    Great word! I can imagine the word in my head when I close my eyes.

  • Chanel Rose2 years ago

    Good one

  • Gimi Lang2 years ago

    beautiful work/word

  • Be Be2 years ago

    Zephyrslip!

  • Enchantingly told. We all experience the occasional zephyrslip. Great job. Good luck.

  • Samuel 2 years ago

    This was well worded I could picture the imagery from this story good work- Sarah is lucky to have experienced that!

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