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Southern Louisiana Descriptive Writing
Steadfastly late spring eases upon southern Louisiana. The days draw long and hot; yet, the sunsets last for what seems like forever. Where God has taken all the days stress and anguish, blended them into a palate of a brilliant, transgressing finale, the sky glows with fantastic colors. The lights glimmer dances slowly between sky and water as two lovers intertwined so deeply as to not notice another withing miles, until, at some point, the difference in undiscernable. The lovely smells of spring rain, blankets of pine trees, and the sweet olive’s apricot preserve aroma soothe the weariest of souls and rekindle childhood memories for Lance.
This time of year in Louisiana generally includes a rain storm. The sun finally disappears behind

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