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The Paradox of Images

The Paradox of Images

"How to Tell a True War Story," by Tim O'Brien

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Up in the canopy there were tiny white blossoms, but no sunlight at all, and I remember the shadows spreading out under the trees where Lemon and Rat Kiley were playing catch with smoke grenades.

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