You had me from “The water was already beginning to move, to sizzle, turning into a living thing.” The evocation of the forest, the stream, the animals and birds, was magical!
I loved the rich description of the forest and its creatures. Made me want to leave my phone and all machine-made things behind myself! Beautiful story 💚
Loved this: “The interlaced twigs creaked a little as I moved, a reminder that this, too, had once been living. Everything out here was like that.” The whole story felt like those lines - dancing on the edges of what had been and what might come.
This is a beautifully wrought piece, Rhiannon. In particular, this paragraph spoke to me:
"I looked up at the cabin as I approached again. Was it lopsided now, or was I only imagining it? For so many years, Grandpa had propped up his side of things. Now he was gone, it was like Granny was folding into herself, disappearing bit by bit. It seemed reasonable for their home to do the same."
You had me from “The water was already beginning to move, to sizzle, turning into a living thing.” The evocation of the forest, the stream, the animals and birds, was magical!
Thank you!
I loved the rich description of the forest and its creatures. Made me want to leave my phone and all machine-made things behind myself! Beautiful story 💚
Thanks so much!
Loved this: “The interlaced twigs creaked a little as I moved, a reminder that this, too, had once been living. Everything out here was like that.” The whole story felt like those lines - dancing on the edges of what had been and what might come.
I love that too!
Thank you!
This is a beautifully wrought piece, Rhiannon. In particular, this paragraph spoke to me:
"I looked up at the cabin as I approached again. Was it lopsided now, or was I only imagining it? For so many years, Grandpa had propped up his side of things. Now he was gone, it was like Granny was folding into herself, disappearing bit by bit. It seemed reasonable for their home to do the same."
Agreed! I really loved this bit too.
Thank you, Ben!