Is there a reason behind all the italics? If so, I missed it. If not, it’s distracting! [raised fist shaking] I did, however, very much enjoy the sentence “His eyes were tricksters.” Though, let me caution you against using the verb “feed” so close to the noun, “ass.” Pathos to bathos, they call it; pathway to bathroom humor, I say. [end comments on part one]
Fuckkk….. Meg, I’m in pieces. I’m so sorry about what happened. I don’t even know what to say, so I’ll settle for nothing. The story/poem was great, too, by the way!
I liked the italics in the story. Something about them added some emphasis and it really amplified the feeling of his nerves playing tricks on the character! Oh geez, I should've listened to the disclaimer because Forgetting April was a tearjerker 🥺 I hope you're doing better now.
"...oversaturated with fuel for his fantasies." Yes, good!
"So, if I cancel April this year, it’s because it’s already too full. Too full of memories." It sure is. Why oh why do we always hang on to that IF-ONLY-I-HAD business? We do it to ourselves all the time and it is such a useless exercise. Changes nothing and increases our anguish. I am so sorry about your little doggie. You will remember him forever and maybe, eventually, let go of the guilt.
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Is there a reason behind all the italics? If so, I missed it. If not, it’s distracting! [raised fist shaking] I did, however, very much enjoy the sentence “His eyes were tricksters.” Though, let me caution you against using the verb “feed” so close to the noun, “ass.” Pathos to bathos, they call it; pathway to bathroom humor, I say. [end comments on part one]
Condolences. 😢
Fuckkk….. Meg, I’m in pieces. I’m so sorry about what happened. I don’t even know what to say, so I’ll settle for nothing. The story/poem was great, too, by the way!
I liked the italics in the story. Something about them added some emphasis and it really amplified the feeling of his nerves playing tricks on the character! Oh geez, I should've listened to the disclaimer because Forgetting April was a tearjerker 🥺 I hope you're doing better now.
"...oversaturated with fuel for his fantasies." Yes, good!
"So, if I cancel April this year, it’s because it’s already too full. Too full of memories." It sure is. Why oh why do we always hang on to that IF-ONLY-I-HAD business? We do it to ourselves all the time and it is such a useless exercise. Changes nothing and increases our anguish. I am so sorry about your little doggie. You will remember him forever and maybe, eventually, let go of the guilt.
My condolences, I’m sure that loss casts a long shadow. I hope May’s more giving, and you find the weight lighter.
Great mood piece as well, by the way. And a reminder that I should relearn to drive sometime this decade.
Beautiful pieces. Amazing how the subconscious plays out a feeling from the past. I’m so sorry about this tough April. 🙏
Awww. My condolences, Meg. I’m sorry it’s been a rough month. Here’s to a much brighter May. 💐 ☀️ Loved these pieces, by the way.
This is me sending love to you.