It is only when she doesn’t seek him that she knows he is truly there. She feels his breath on her collar, yet will not turn to see.
She believes her eyes have the power to make him disappear, perhaps forever, and this she will not do.
His presence does not comfort, does not agitate. She does not feel less alone, yet there is something about his existence that she needs.
She likens him to the invisible air, breathed every second without thought, only felt and truly appreciated when it is gone, since its presence is required for all other presences.
Dear Josh,
I’m not sure if he’s an ominous presence or a comfort. Well written in either case.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I loved the philosophy in this, starting from the first sentence
That…. that was just… just beautiful! So easy to imagine a lifelong love with this write. Such a pleasant little tale.
That feels like a loss that is almost too much to bear, too much to rationalise. Good one.
A philosophy session in progress. Excellent writing.
Love the first sentence… I have always found that some things can only be found it it’s never sought.
What a strange way to think about a ghost or spirit but now that you’ve said it, it makes perfect sense.
Loved how you put this together, each sentence worked so well.
Beautiful. I love the whole feel.
Great piece of writing. Particularly liked that last line.
Such a sad story. Very well told.
She believes her eyes have the power to make him disappear, perhaps forever, and this she will not do.
May I just say WOW to this line??????
This piece is beautiful….
Thanks :-)
What Alicia said :)
Wow, wow, wow. That later line is killer!
Absolutely beautiful.
“It is only when she doesn’t seek him that she knows he is truly there.” Marvelous line. Very spookily sweet.
She clearly misses his physical presence. Great take on my photo.
Very atmospheric – gorgeously written ,sad and evocative
I’m trying to imagine a love like this and it makes me a bit squeamish.
Ah the shadow of the invisible presence in her life. Nicely done.
Comforting and disturbing all at once.