Virtual Explorers: Russian Nonfiction Writing Program Student Anthology - Class of Fall 2020

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Sanet Denieva

Before my trip, I want to turn on the music. What should it be? Something energetic, something calm? Something neutral or with words? What if I just push the “shuffle” button and move on? Ok, I’ll do that. Not this, no, not this one either, no... Oh? What’s this? WMD - BEFORE THE SUN So, here is the place. I look down my hands and see them covered with sparkles. Or is it sand? Glowing sand. Look up. Waves and cloudy sky. Isn’t that just swell? The wind blows to my face, breathing its fresh air and whispering soothing sounds. Looks like any place in Russia in winter, where the dark sky won’t show you the sun until you’re totally depressed with the season. Perpetual. I go down the rocks to touch the sand with my bare feet. Anyway, I like this place. On this site there were a lot of random bright places, but I’ve chosen this one because of the relatable atmosphere. Closing my eyes I can touch the sky, the sand and the air. WMD - HIBERNATION What are you whispering me? So calming... Wait, are you here? Can you tell me where to go? Show me the place. Your place.

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