By Shirine, age 14, Dublin
It’s theorized that after the human body dies, the brain is still active for 7 minutes. Scientists don’t know if it’s for memories, or a dream or something.
My eyes shot open, I looked around in awe, there was a mix of colours around me. I heard the faint sound of my voice repeating over and over, as a red fiery energy passed through me, my body began to feel weightless and I felt detached from my own body.
I looked down at my hand and it was translucent. My eyes slowly got covered from what felt like soft angel wings. I smelt a familiar smell.
Everything felt like it was going too fast, it felt like 7 seconds.
One, the first time I met you. You were upset and your aura was like a mix of colours. You opened up about your life to me in a coffee shop. You were upset and stressed like a ticking time bomb; I gave you advice.
Two, I passed through a comforting mint green energy. It reminded me of when I helped you get your new job. I heard they needed new people and I knew you’d be perfect for the job. I knew it was worth it when I saw how happy you were.
Three, I saw light comforting music notes glide passed me. It reminded me of when we heard a busker playing music on the way to the cafe.
Four, I passed a dark green energy, it reminded me of when I helped you get a new house. It was so much fun setting it up with you.
Five, I passed a dark energy, the day I got sick. I watched you visit me over and over, those days I’d pray to get better. I just wanted to stay with you.
Six, I tried to reach out to you. The colours slipping through me like I was nothing. I called out your name. I saw your family, new life, everything was perfect.
Seven, if you hear this, please, forget-