Photo: R.C. Flores-Gunkle

Sunset in Santorini

I heard the tintinnabulation of silence.

Wandering alone among the ruins of a Greek fort, I thought for a moment I could hear the sounds of ancient battles fought there.

But there were no cries, no cheers, no tears.

Just the sun descending into a blood red sea.

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Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle

An aging humanist hanging on to the idea that there is hope for humankind — against all current indications. You can see his published work on Amazon.