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is not a good idea. For that creation will be used by them, and

only “they” will face the consequences of their choices.

I’ve built many designs and shapes, but what I enjoy to build

the most are bridges. They help people pass ways that they

couldn’t pass before. They help people shorten the gap between

themselves and others. They help people achieve new heights

and go beyond what they once thought was a dead end. They

link two pieces of land together. And, most importantly, they

allow me to meet a new acquaintance.

Out of all the bridges I built throughout my days in this place,

I take great pride in creating two of the most beautiful bridges

– a golden-gated oak bridge and a blue-hued mahogany over-

step bridge, both of which are built over a deep ravine that not

many had been able to pass. Both bridges took me years to

build and to polish, for it was no easy task. It required both me

and the bridge to withstand a lot of trials and pressure in order

to emerge victorious in such battles, which thankfully we did,

and we are very proud of that. It became a source of pride for

both of us.

But, I must say that my most prized creation was “that” bridge.

Oh, was I lucky when I made it! It is true how fate works in

the most favorable ways for a person. I never intended to build

it, but I found myself building it without me knowing. To this

day, I cannot find the right words to describe it. How can I

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