There is some true existential horror wrapped up in this, Silvio. The notion that an existence can go from being there to nothing and that it was due to the consciousness going somewhere else back when it should have gone to the person you knew...! Wonderfully captured in so few words.
"Starting your life somewhere else..." !
I think this is my favourite line, because I can see it so vividly and the transition captures the surreal: "Everyone ends up somewhere, you added, before returning to the task of saving what was left of your gelato, already lost to gravity and the sun."
Thank you, Nathan! You nailed the essence of what I intended to convey here. In a way, our continuous effort to make sense of this existence conceals the very notion of how our consciousness came to be, probably out of nothing.
Thanks, yes, all OK, just totally snowed under with work and haven't managed much writing of my own, which I always find saps my soul. Hoping to play catch up today!
I’m well, thank you; kind of crazy busy, but well. I just sat down to catch up a bit. So far, I’m keeping up with my publishing cadence, though, frankly, I’m not sure how long this surprisingly immaculate streak will last. I’m just taking the road as it comes.
I had to read this twice….It’s shattering…one of my family members is a narcissistic addict who tortures his father….starts a reapproachment , his father’s heart responds, and then the son sends the email that he was never his father’s son….
"Everyone ends up somewhere, you added, before returning to the task of saving what was left of your gelato, already lost to gravity and the sun." Exquisite, Silvio.
…have you ever written about why you unsend so many letters?…at this point with a voice so active and developed i imagine all these folks might benefit as much or more than us from you thoughts and ideas…
This one slams and embraces--so many thoughts and memories, dreams and un-dreams it unleashes.
Thank you!!!
Thank you, Jill! Glad it did so much to you. :)
The contrasts!!
There is some true existential horror wrapped up in this, Silvio. The notion that an existence can go from being there to nothing and that it was due to the consciousness going somewhere else back when it should have gone to the person you knew...! Wonderfully captured in so few words.
"Starting your life somewhere else..." !
I think this is my favourite line, because I can see it so vividly and the transition captures the surreal: "Everyone ends up somewhere, you added, before returning to the task of saving what was left of your gelato, already lost to gravity and the sun."
Thank you, Nathan! You nailed the essence of what I intended to convey here. In a way, our continuous effort to make sense of this existence conceals the very notion of how our consciousness came to be, probably out of nothing.
😊
Definitely.
(PS sorry I haven't gotten to your latest, yet. I'm struggling to stay afloat this week!)
(No worries at all! I completely understand, as I've been in the same situation for weeks now. Hope all is well with you, my friend.)
Thanks, yes, all OK, just totally snowed under with work and haven't managed much writing of my own, which I always find saps my soul. Hoping to play catch up today!
Hope all is well with you.
I’m well, thank you; kind of crazy busy, but well. I just sat down to catch up a bit. So far, I’m keeping up with my publishing cadence, though, frankly, I’m not sure how long this surprisingly immaculate streak will last. I’m just taking the road as it comes.
I had to read this twice….It’s shattering…one of my family members is a narcissistic addict who tortures his father….starts a reapproachment , his father’s heart responds, and then the son sends the email that he was never his father’s son….
😱
Exactly
This sounds like a horrible nightmare. Thank you for sharing, and reading!
It is, but not a rare story.
Good god ….
Charming and terrifying in equal parts - what a way to make your acquaintance, Silvio.
Thank you for reading! It's meant to evoke diametrically opposed emotions -- I'm glad you liked it!
Success! :)
"Everyone ends up somewhere, you added, before returning to the task of saving what was left of your gelato, already lost to gravity and the sun." Exquisite, Silvio.
Thank you so much, Alexander!
Fireflies shot out of my chest upon finishing this. Bravo Silvio. The ache is visceral and deep, yet otherworldly. Both in perfect balance.
Thank you so much, Kimberly! You've pinned down exactly the right words here. So glad you liked this.
Goosebumps AGAIN! Love this very poignant letter.
Thank you, Rose!
Poignant.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
Thank you for reading, Susan!
Wonderful read
Thank you!
…have you ever written about why you unsend so many letters?…at this point with a voice so active and developed i imagine all these folks might benefit as much or more than us from you thoughts and ideas…
Who knows, maybe it would have exerted the opposite effect: instead of a benefit, distress and confusion. :)
...true...i know if i ever got a letter from someone i hadn't heard from in a while though i'd at the very least be charmed...