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Everything’s kind of…different.
The shaking’s stopped.
Hope that lasts.
Crowds.
I’d rather not.
Suddenly I’m being hustled through the bustle.
Who are these people?
Give me space. I need to…
Walking?
No. I’m floating like a butterfly.
Who’s this guy here?
He’s kind of familiar.
Ouch! What on earth’s that?
‘On earth?’ He guffaws.
Clearly this man thinks I know him, but…wait.
Suddenly my earlier words resonate – the hardest blow I have ever taken.
Tunney Hunsaker.
‘Hi Muhammed. 56 Wins, 5 losses. We’re all here to greet you.
You think you floated then?
Welcome to the peace you deserve’.

3 comments add one below

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    Neville Hunt almost 8 years ago

    This is a lovely tribute to The Greatest, Shaun. An excellent drabble.

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    Anthony J Bufort almost 8 years ago

    Very, very cool. I agree with Neville's comment for sure! Not being all that familiar with Ali's career, I admit to having to look up who Hunsaker was.

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    shaun almost 8 years ago

    As did I, to give it authenticity. Thanks

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