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UNEDITED SAMPLE LITERARY ARTICLE
By Marian Denise Galipo Basallote
IV - Madame Marie Curie


Have you ever felt so satisfied with your life that there is nothing else you could ask for? Have you ever been blessed with a precious gift that is not materialistic, but in the form of a person? Have you ever given such attention and importance to a special person that you would do anything for him/her?

I have never imagined that I would meet such person who possesses a beautiful spirit. When I met him, I was suddenly revealed to the wonders of my capricious life. His mind has a profound knowledge and wide understanding on the nature of life. He has a soul with a depth so unreachable yet understandable. Through the immense power he has kept within him, he was able to bring good influences to the entirety of my being.

He is someone misinterpreted by most people. But, I, not knowing the reason why, was able to understand him with all my heart. Whenever I look into his eyes, I am able to discern and feel the emotions he suppresses in his heart. He is secretive in his own way. At the same time, he is very expressive towards the thoughts and ideas locked up inside his mind. He is very cheerful that he has the capability of lighting up the gloomy moments in my life. But, he gets lonely by himself. At times, he forgets to wear the radiant smile I have always admired about him. He is so ironic. But, it does not matter to me. There is something within him that is just incomparable and irreplaceable.

Having someone like him near me makes me feel secure and satisfied. I always feel the rush of gladness coming into my heart. But, sometimes, I inevitably experience the fear of losing him since he is one of the most important people I consider in my life. I always hold tight onto him because I am frightened of being left alone, all by myself. I simply cannot bear the idea of seeing him walk away from me. His name has already been engraved in my heart and there is no other way that it can be removed.

He has taken my innocent heart to an unfamiliar and different kind of place. It has never gone there, but surprisingly, it adapted quickly to the new environment. It enjoyed the tall sturdy trees and blooming flowers found in all corners of the place. It merely desired to stay long in the place, or if possible, to live there forever. My heart has always wanted to spend each moment with him. After all, he is extraordinary….