A Test of Resolve

Amidst the forest and deep within the hills outside Elle’s home, the sun began to set. Purple, pink, orange, and red hues filled the sky against the altocumulus and cirrus clouds scattering the horizon. Elle was beginning to grow accustomed to the absence of the sun in the evenings, but tonight she felt something new come over her as the sun fled the sky. Rare occurrences Elle had with nature were becoming less rare, but there isn’t a good way to explain to friends and family that you can talk with nature. She ached to share stories of raindrops telling her secrets as they fell through the air, rays of sunshine glinting over hidden treasures she now discovered throughout her day. Despite the...View all