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A Better World

A Girl's Purpose

By T VaccPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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A Better World
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The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. She had never been allowed to leave the small, cramped space that she called home. The only time she was permitted to leave was to go to the market with her father, and even then, she was never allowed to stray too far from his side.

She often wondered what lay beyond the walls of the city. Her father had told her stories of a vast, open world filled with strange and wonderful creatures. But she had never seen any of it for herself. All she knew was the drab, grey world that surrounded her.

She spent most of her days in the room, staring out the window at the bustling city below. She watched as people went about their business, seemingly unaware of the life that was happening just a few feet above them. She longed to be a part of it, to experience all that the world had to offer.

But her father had always told her that the outside world was dangerous, filled with danger and uncertainty. He had forbidden her from ever leaving the room, and she had never dared to defy him.

One day, as she was gazing out the window, she saw something that caught her attention. A group of people had gathered in the square below, shouting and waving placards. She couldn't hear what they were saying, but she could see the anger and frustration on their faces.

She watched as the crowd grew larger and louder, and she felt a sense of excitement and curiosity bubble up inside her. She had never seen anything like this before, and she longed to be a part of it.

Without thinking, she slipped out of the room and made her way down to the square. She felt a thrill of fear as she walked through the streets, wondering if she would be caught and punished for her disobedience.

But she was determined to see what was happening, and she pushed her fear aside. As she approached the crowd, she saw that they were protesting against the government, which had become increasingly tyrannical in recent years.

She listened as the speakers railed against the corruption and injustice that had become so prevalent in their society. She felt a sense of outrage and disgust as she heard their stories of oppression and abuse.

And as she stood there, surrounded by the throngs of people, she realized that she had to do something. She couldn't just stand by and watch as their world was destroyed by those in power.

She joined the protest, adding her voice to the chorus of dissent. And as she marched alongside her fellow citizens, she knew that she was finally a part of something bigger than herself.

Together, they fought for their rights and their freedom, and slowly but surely, they began to make a difference. The government was forced to listen to their demands, and although it took time, change began to occur.

And as she stood on the steps of the government building, watching as the people celebrated their victory, she knew that she had found her place in the world. She had finally escaped the confines of her small, isolated life, and she was ready to embrace all that the outside world had to offer.

As she looked out at the sea of faces, she couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and optimism for the future. She knew that their work was far from over, that there were still many challenges ahead. But she was ready to face them, to stand up for what was right and to fight for a better world. And as she gazed up at the clear blue sky, she knew that anything was possible. Together, they could achieve anything they set their minds to, and she was grateful to be a part of it all.

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T Vacc

Teacher, Writer, Learner

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