I Was Born In One of Theseby Michelle CramerMy story begins at no place better suited than in the beginning. Where all life starts. Where all existence begins; in your ordinary, run of the mill, Water Tower. Ok, well maybe not everyone starts there, but for 12 years that?s where I was certain I first appeared in this world. I was born in Limestone, Maine, Loring Air Force Base. I have always been blessed with an intense memory and from a very early age I have been able to retain so many things with such vivid images in my mind. When I was very young my mother had pointed in the direction of the Hospital and told me that?s where I was born. I, as a toddler saw only this tall oddly shaped figure. It was large, round and sitting high a top many, very long spindle legs. I must have assumed at that point that it was a special Maternity ward. For the years that followed every where that I went I saw these Maternity wards. I would point every time with out fail and tell who ever would listen to me, that I was born in one of those. Everyone thought I was so cute and I never understood the laughter that would follow. I only remember wondering to myself why they would make a pregnant lady climb all of those stairs. Years later, I think I was around 12 years old at the time, I made the comment yet again as we passed the To this day I still drive by water towers and hear that naive little voice in my head saying ?I was born in one of those.? It gives me a recollection of simpler times filled with everlasting innocence. |
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