I lived in a beautiful paradise for about 6 years, full of excitement, love and friends. Everyone around me was kind and thoughtful. They gave me the tools to grow by nourishing me in an unstoppable way. The time has come when I finally start seeking independence. I mean, I'm only 10 years old but it's natural that people like me want to feel some sort of independence. I don't remember having my parents around me. I grew up in a place full of kids like me where they try to give us, kids, like candy. We're like the candy store in town, but for grown-up couples. It's called “adoooooopshu-o..en..pla…c..e?” I don't know what this place is called, I can't even pronounce it. All I know is that it sounds complicated. The people in this place, although kind and caring, are usually strict about children leaving the premises. They watch us like dragons trying to protect the princess on the highest tower. In this case, however, there are neither towers, nor princesses, nor dragons. They might look like dragons but be careful, they can't spit out those amazing flaming fires that dragons make! But in my opinion they really look like dragons and their breath smells like dragon whenever they are angry and shout at us innocent children. Eventually I couldn't stand feeling imprisoned any longer. So I finally begged this lady who worked in our candy shop to let me play off the premises. Not so surprisingly, he said no. But I knew there would be a big event tomorrow. It's a bit like auctioning off candy, except the kids want to be protected. So I carefully prepared an effective escape plan just for tomorrow. I patted myself on the back and silently praised myself for the clever plan I just made.... middle of paper... that I had been searching for all along. I finally feel complete after 6 years in purgatory. I started crying with relief and joy. “I can finally rest,” I said blissfully. I stood there, in awe, realizing that I was the lost soul, lingering in a place where memories and dreams had been shattered. I was imprisoned by my unpleasant thoughts and painful memories. My claustrophobic mind, body and soul were finally free. I am now free from agony, pain and anger. A ray of light shines on me as I slowly rise and finally go to that place full of happiness and tranquility called heaven. Sometimes the answers to our questions are just around the corner. Sometimes, we just have to keep searching for our answers with an open heart, ready for the truth to be revealed, and ready to fly high freely..