LJ Idol, Topic 19: "Et tu, Brute?"

[sonophax]

Some have said that Death was a river, a tunnel, or a bridge. They said that Death was a path to whatever came after life, be it pleasure, pain, or oblivion. It was a transition. Jamie didn't know who was right, yet. One thing everyone had neglected to spin in their tales was how lonely she would feel, having left everyone else behind. For Jamie,

Comments

[medleymisty]

Oh wow. Lovely and sad and heartbreaking and imaginative.

You rock, you know that?

[sonophax]

Aw, thank you very much! Right back at you :)

[karmasoup]

I love the redemption in this, at last, and the unapologetic nature of understanding that life will always continue. This has so many moments of simplistic beauty. So delicate, and yet strong. So obvious, and yet poignant. Truly awe inspiring.

[sonophax]

Thanks for these words, I'm really happy this was able to invoke such responses and feelings. ^^

[whipchick]

Very touching, and you remind me a little of The Lovely Bones here. Nice job capturing how the living have to move on, even though they don't forget.

[sonophax]

Thank you! It's a subject I've grappled with from time to time and I think this small piece encapsulates the conclusions I drew about it... and I've heard really complimentary things about the Lovely Bones, but for some reason never did take the time to read it. Is it a book you'd recommend?

[whipchick]

Yes - I really liked The Lovely Bones, and of course now it's easy to find used, too. It was a good book - I don't think I'll ever re-read it (sad), but I'm definitely glad I read it once.

[basric]

A wonderful use of the prompt. Well done.

[sonophax]

I'm glad you think so! :) Thank you!

[michikatinski]

Oh, this is heart-wrenching--things undone and unsaid coming to the surface so that closure may be reached.

<3 <3 <3

[sonophax]

<3 <3 <3!