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thank you for sharing this, I can really feel the imprint that your grandmother left in that space - I don't think the departed's spaces could ever not be theirs anymore, and I believe you put that into words beautifully. hope you're doing well!

i can definitely relate to this one, and i hope you're doing alright! your writing is very sincere and bittersweet, so thank you so much for sharing it! - j

ahh how lovely !! you're always free to respond to prompts with whatever feels right-- fiction, screen writing, poetry, personal essays / journal entries, research, etc. whatever it inspires & however it brings you the most joy and fulfillment is best ! will add you to the members list now :]

thanks. i can tell ive got a good promt because i have to think on it.

imma actually wait, its like 1 am my time. gn, or whatever time appropriate gesture that fits your time

I really like how you format your pieces, and I love how visceral and uncompromising the writing is in this one - I think it paints the picture perfectly, your choice of words is very apt!

I really enjoyed reading it - I love your interpretation of the prompt, and it's so grotesque in a beautiful way. - Efir

damn, your writing is so intense and clear and… has this arresting presence that demands a reader’s full attention. it’s beautiful and cool!

such a powerful piece in its brevity, every single piece of imagery you built is so beautiful and haunting!

thank you both so much!!! i often worry that I'm trying to condense too many things into really short texts so I'm really glad it worked!!!!

"maybe when you're done there won't be enough of you left to feel the loss." is such a powerful line. Agreed that the brevity of this piece adds to the impact- it doesn't have to be long to hit like a truck. Well done.

my button for my site is on my home page under the updates box!

yay ! so happy to have you. and omg of course !! you're free to answer as many old prompts as you'd like :] the point of this club is to inspire & create community above all else !

@tehuan thank you so much! :D

oh i adore this!! your writing is so visual and flows so beautifully! i kept getting stuck on every line and wanting to live in it.

I love the hope that comes through in this piece, the idea that absence can symbolise not only what was lost but also what can be gained in its place - at least, that's what I got from it. I especially like the final line!

@grlrot Thank you so much. I am sure Charlize would greatly appreciate that compliment - it's a beautiful way to phrase that sentiment, too! - Efir

@ryo Yes, that is what Charlize intended to write into this piece - the absence of fear, of fury, of hatred, manifesting as the love that fills the empty space. Thank you so much for your compliments! - Efir

this was such a beautiful piece, ty for sharing :] i loooove the anaphora

this was very beautiful!! thank you for sharing and we hope it all feels a little lighter sometimes,

this is such a raw and honest poem, and a very well-crafted one at that. It's almost like I can feel the weight of their absence myself, great job and hope you're doing well!