Woah, your words paint such a scenic picture filled with so many different emotions. I wish I could ride in the car with you, see the dew.
@vashti I so badly wish I could take a picture of it, but its also a very narrow road with a dropoff on either side so stopping or pulling over isn't an option :( I wish everyone could see it
Beautiful, i find it super hard to respond as i ended up relating harder than i expected... you're a great writer :)
"I think if purgatory was real, it would be a girl's bedroom at midnight." It's so true, and funny at the same time! Loved this piece.
I think it's pretty darn good! And it resonates- it's interesting how places like bus stops make one aware of the passage of time by means of waiting.
thank you sm !! definitely. it feels esp for weird as someone with chronic illness, bc it’s sort of that moment of finally letting myself relax while i wait n all the weird sensations that come with it. lots of sensations and such awareness
God, I know that feeling. Brain racing ahead while the body puts down roots, the weird vanishing publicness of it all. Love this!
@tehuan ahhhh that means a lot, I appreciate your comment!! My hope was for the reader to connect with the emotion tied to the imagery--thank you!! :D ♡
Your entry is so moving, and the end is so empowering and beautiful. I was especially struck by "this one curls up small and shuts up, waits for the world to leave (you have such a well-behaved kid!)" as well as the whole metaphor of carefully sewing up what was never truly lost. Just, wow.
Fun to see the first entry in yet another format, and excited to see where else your stuff goes. Definitely relate a lot to all of these musings & takes on skin.
wonderful ! adding you to the members page now :]