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The Laughing Garden

There was once a garden that was full of laughter. It was a magical place where every flower, every plant, every tree, and every creature had a sense of humor and a joy for life. They would tell jokes, play pranks, sing songs, and dance with each other. They would laugh at the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind. They would laugh at themselves and at each other. They would laugh at everything and nothing.

The garden was visited by many people who wanted to experience its happiness and beauty. They would come from far and wide, bringing gifts and offerings to the garden. They would listen to the stories, join the games, learn the songs, and follow the dances. They would laugh with the garden and feel its warmth and love.

But there was one person who did not like the garden. He was a rich and powerful man who owned many lands and properties. He was greedy and selfish, and he wanted to own the garden as well. He thought that the garden was wasting its potential and that it could be more profitable and productive if he controlled it.

So he decided to buy the garden from its owner, a kind and gentle old woman who had inherited it from her ancestors. He offered her a large sum of money, but she refused. She said that the garden was priceless and that it belonged to everyone who loved it.

The man was angry and impatient. He did not understand why the old woman would not sell him the garden. He thought that she was foolish and stubborn. He decided to take the garden by force.

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Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)
Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

Written by Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

I learn, create, and overcome. I write, paint, blog, and practice grey witchcraft. I served in the Navy and have schizophrenia and PTSD.

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