When I saw the tltle "Stripes of Mortality", I knew I was about to read something special.

I can only echo what has been said here, their commentaries express it much better than I ever could.

All I can say is that this was an absolutely wonderful piece of writing.

The tone of innocence that is embued throughout the piece, took me by surprise and it made my heart ache in a way few stories have.

Thanks so much for sharing this.