Dancing with Your Shadow

Christine Graves
Nov 4 · 4 min read

Finding a way to get through a lousy day

Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash

Not long ago, I witnessed one of the most beautiful things I think I’ve ever seen. My granddaughter was outside playing in the yard. I noticed her dancing with her shadow. Not a care in the world, just a girl and her shadow. Dancing to the rhythm of the breeze on an early autumn evening. And as I watched, I prayed she’d never stop.

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Christine Graves

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Wife, mother, grandmother, poet, storyteller, crocheter, ancient history fanatic, and lover of a good story. gravespublications.com

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