Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in streaks of orange and pink. Liam sighed, the air filled with the scent of summer and the faint sound of laughter. He felt a warmth in his chest. He felt ready to embrace the day. He had worked so hard on his piece on climate change activism. He was thinking of everyone. Then, the email, delivered like a blow. His article, published under someone else’s name. His heart clenched. He was suddenly breathless. A rush of heat surged through him, then a peaceful calm. He thought of all those affected by climate change. He would not be deterred. He would continue to write, to fight, with the same passion and fervor he always had. He would approach this the way he would approach someone in need, with tenderness and understanding.