Mistaken Identity ??? Story Every Thursday

Spotlights shine on flowing carved robes, a plumed helmet, a sharp spear, and somber features.

A statue of Athena stands on top of a tall, narrow column.

The groves of the park muffle the idling engines and occasional honking from street traffic.

It’s a cold night. The park has overgrown lawns, dry fountains, and caution tape around smaller statues that look forgotten. Litter blows against gates.

Tags jingle. Barking. A large dog, white with light brown spots bounds in great arcs over the grass.

Pins and needles in my right knee, where a black lab once took a little chomp.

Of course, I do like dogs, but my knee does tingle at times when one charges me out of nowhere.

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