Broken Beauty
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A very small portion of the Colorado River can be seen in the bottom left corner – winding its way through the Grand Canyon, just as it has done for many, many years.
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“Several people have fallen or even been pushed off the Grand Canyon over the years. I was lucky enough to not fall off, and that is why I am still capable of writing this story.”
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“Sadly, I did not stay long enough to see the sunset over the Grand Canyon. Nonetheless, it’s still a beautiful sight to see the sun set over the sunny state of Arizona.”
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“I find it amazing that over the years, trees and other vegetation have managed to grow along the base of the Grand Canyon, and these small specks of green add a beautiful twist to the already beautiful sight of the massive red rock canyon.”
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With the Grand Canyon being almost 300 miles long, containing a volume of over five trillion cubic yards, and having an average depth of one mile, it is only natural that one would be taken aback by the immense size of this crater, but this giant hole in the ground brings a lot more to the table than just its size alone. The Grand Canyon is truly a beautiful sight to see, and I was lucky enough to be able to see it myself.
Upon entering the Grand Canyon National Park, many people were swarming up and down the parking lot, either starting towards or leaving the Grand Canyon. Nerves filled me as I approached the railing for the first time. Seeing the Grand Canyon was comparable to opening my eyes for the first time. I was drawn towards the bottom of the canyon, and I watched as the Colorado River, so peaceful and calm-looking, continued to flow throughout this area which it had created. When comparing the size of this one singular river to a large landscape such as the Grand Canyon, I began to realize that something so little, so innocent, was the cause for this humungous hole in the ground. I began to realize that all the beauty contained within the Grand Canyon can be credited to one single river, and I began to realize that over time even the smallest little things can create something beautiful.
Allen Carter is a fantastic writer, and he has a large imagination. When Allen finds himself enveloped in a writing piece, there is no end to the words...