(Narritive Essay) PARADISE LOST

Peace and serenity surrounded me as I looked out the window; the sun was shining brightly, the sky was a vibrant blue and for a brief moment the vision was heaven until I heard, Oh my God! This can't be happening, dear God help us! In an instant, peace and serenity gave way to a fight for survival.
Many years ago, I was rescued from an uninhabited island, when the twin-engine aircraft my friends and I were traveling on crashed into the ocean. I am now 50 years old and my days marooned on the island are some that I will never forget. This story is one of friendship, tragedy, and rebirth th…