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.
after today, i'll actually be able to post prompts etc from the muse ariadne acc... yay! waiting period over!
right !! it makes me happy :] have the prompt for tomorrow ready n i'm so excited to share n see what people write !
i love your response ! totally understand wanting to get back to that kind of motivation.. i miss being able to write so freely and excitedly ! and of course ! so excited to be hosting this, everyone is so wonderfully creative and talented. can't wait to see what comes of it
"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.