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FICTION
The Bridge Across the Canyon of Fear
A tale of unfulfilled desire
The river was always wild in its ways. No matter how much they tried, they could not tame it! Many have a fear of it, yet water is a source of life! There lies an undisputed beauty in it, the force of the river! The Canyon through which the river flew was vast, and civil engineers had to come up with a real miracle to bridge it! They did so after 5 years!
A majestic arc spawned across the two peaks of the canyon. From afar it resembled a crown! Over the centuries, a man was able to overcome many natural obstacles. These conquests were the price of “progress!” There is one realm though, humanity is yet to conquer, that of the mind!
Physical structures which the human mind can conceive are often remarkable. They serve many purposes, one of which is to ease communication and travel between people. One such structure is a bridge! Above all others, there are two people whose minds collaborate on this grand project! Civil Engineer and an Architect!
The Civil engineer ensures that the bridge is efficient and safe. The Architect focuses on the aesthetic aspect of the structure! Even in its most basic form, the bridge leaves an impression upon us. When it is well built, efficient, but also beautiful it invokes emotion! It is…
