Hello guys, today, for twenty minutes, I felt philosophical. An idea came to mind, and while I was (and am) tired, I decided to write. I really have no idea as to the level of my writing skills, and that's partially why I decided to post.
The other reason, is the only people I'd be willing to tell, I don't think would give me an honest answer.
Please be aware that it could very well be the worst thing ever written. Or you don't agree with me. But please, please don't be too harsh. Remember, I spent no more than twenty minutes writing this. I haven't gone over it, so I think I can guarantee error.
With no more delay, my paper, titled "Do you believe in magic?". No cringing please.
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Do you believe in magic?
It is an age old question that every person has been asked at least once in their life. Sarcastically, curiously, subtly, the question has been asked. And it is very likely that when you were asked this question, you listened more than anyone thought. Perhaps you laughed. Perhaps you ignored the person who asked. Or perhaps you ignored the text, staring at you, on paper, or on a computer screen.
Can you answer the question? Certainly, but to do so with honesty is hardly a simple thing to do. Inside of a good many of us to some degree is a firm desire to let such a question rest. It is not a comfortable question to answer. There is no good answer. Quit a few people want to believe in magic. However, only a few children truly do.
When life takes a harsh turn, maybe the question comes to mind; Do you believe in magic? And in the deepest depths of your heart, you know the answer. But for some of us, arguably all of us, the smallest grain of hope remains. That small fragment of hope never truly dies out. Like rice, it doesn’t go bad and go away. It is so deeply protected no maggot can get at it. But the grain of rice never grows, and the plant remains indefinitely dormant.
The question nags you, even as you read these words. It’s a powerful question. To say “No.” renounces your childhood. It renounces your person, and your whole being. Likely you have said that to someone. Also likely, you didn’t truly mean it. To be accepted in society, you cannot be childish. But many of us are.
Don’t answer the question. That probably suits you best. Such a powerful question ought not to be answered. To answer it extinguishes the power of the words. In many of us, is a firm, albeit small, hope for magic. To each of us, the words have a different meaning. To each of us, the power of the word varies. But to such a large percentage of us, the question has an age old power that brings us to the roots of our lives; Do you believe in magic?
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And again, if it's horrible, please forgive me for your time wasted.
Time is money. I just ripped you off.
