The weird kid grabbed the tip of the branch as it were a hand, and sat next to the snowman he had made. “Some months will pass, and you’ll be gone.” The child turned his head to face his creation. “You’re so ephemeral.”

“Well, so are you,” replied the snowman.

“I know”

They stayed there side by side, staring at the starry night.

 

— Bastian Espada

 

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