It wasn't my intention to dwell on Tharmanay Kyaw Sayadaw again tonight, however, that is frequently how memory works.

A tiny spark is usually enough to ignite the memory. This time it was the sound of pages sticking together as I turned the pages of a long-neglected book resting in proximity to the window. Moisture has a way of doing that. I lingered for more time than was needed, separating the pages one by one, and his name simply manifested again, quiet and unb

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