I carry a poem in my wallet

[turtle_realms]

It is too calm and this means there will be rain later. It is something I think of as the BIG LULL. This pregnant, expectant, punishing vacuum of noise that stuns everything into silence. Like the universe pressed the mute button. I feel an oppressive loneliness and in these moments I am an astounded soul. My heart starts beating in anticipation,

Comments

[autumnknees]

Your words are too lovely. That first paragraph hits me right at the ribs.

[turtle_realms]

Thank you. I haven't seen you post anything lately. As I recall, your writing used to eviscerate me. Please tell me you're still at it. X