but for a change in direction

15 February 2014 ~ Narinda

if i had gone to the north and east instead of to the south we may never have met we might have lived for a time in closer proximity breathed in some of the same atlantic winds, experienced similar snowdrifts we may never have met in the way that we did perhaps our stars would … Continue reading but for a change in direction

comfort vs. symbolism

12 February 201412 February 2014 ~ Narinda

i've found that my ring (the one my mother got me a decade ago and a few months ago asked whether it was from a boyfriend) seems to feel better on my left ring finger better than my right but only physically my brain itches at the thought of a slim precious metal chainlink sitting … Continue reading comfort vs. symbolism

of survival

11 February 2014 ~ Narinda

I don't know whether to call their survival courageous. "Courage" suggests that they had some kind of choice. To be courageous, or not. For them, it was to live, or not. For some, certainly, the decision to live is a courageous one. For them, I am not sure a decision was ever necessary. I want … Continue reading of survival

to build

10 February 2014 ~ Narinda

having stepped far away from strong foundations for little reason other than to try (though that is itself not so little a reason-- that desire to see what other structures might be waiting for another willing spine to venture forth and offer yours) to bend toward the unfamiliar to create cobblestone pathways to walk upon … Continue reading to build