Windows in Time

[similiesslip]

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[ecosopher]

Wow, this was so, so beautifully written. I think it might be my favourite entry of yours so far this season.

It's so hard to find new friends as an adult. So hard to put yourself out there, and admit that you want a friend, and it's so easy to get hurt.

I look at my son playing with his friends at school. I asked his teacher recently who he hung out with, and she named several children. "He's a very friendly, sociable boy," she assured me. I know this, and yet, I still worry about him making friends. Maybe I'm putting my own worries onto him.

Really well done. I think it fits the prompt perfectly - it's something that's on your mind, which is evident.

[similiesslip]

I'm really glad you liked it as it's rather different from what I have written recently. I used to write often in this style (in a way.)

I guess part of my...reluctance at looking for friends right now is that I...mistake things a lot. I think someone and I are "really good friends" only to find out they have many other close friends instead and consider me an aquaintance. I'm tired of trying to work out the..social rules?

I'm glad my entry wasn't too vague. I worried that no one else could relate.

Perhaps worrying too much is my main problem?

[marstokyo]

This is very moving. I love the window metaphor.

[similiesslip]

I'm trying to believe there are windows yet to discover. I'm glad the metaphor worked for you. I wasn't sure when I first posted if it was understandable for others.

Thanks for your kind words!

[whipchick]

This is such a great metaphor - I love the children's games looking at adult relationships. Very moving--the sadness and confusion is so present.

[similiesslip]

I've realized perhaps my problem is thinking adult relationships are like childhood games. I'm wrong. The rules have changed.

I'm glad you understood the metaphor (I'm never sure if they will translate.)

Thanks for your comment!

[jem0000000]

This is beautiful, and I hope you find a way to connect with the person you wanted to connect to.

[similiesslip]

Thank you. I don't think it's going to happen though. I deserve the blame. It wasn't fair for me to make them wait.

[jem0000000]

*hugs*

[myrna_bird]

Gee, now I am going to be pre-occupied pondering some of the gems you wrote in the entry. Great job.

[similiesslip]

I hope they are not too heavy as you carry them away. Thanks for your faitful feedback!

[myrna_bird]

Nope. Handling just fine. I just couldn't resist the opportunity to take a poke at the topic word.
You do have some great messages in this piece and I do always enjoy your writing!