The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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Like lightning across my brow, the gray struck. As I stood, young and strong against the wind, it sailed free. I did not notice it; a friend did. She quickly snatched my silver like a thief in a crowd. A moment of shock, a moment to blush, and a moment to laugh - gone. Now only the brown tresses remain echoing the fire within. Lightning will certainly strike again. Will I even let myself notice it?