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MY BOOTS
They sit on my kitchen counter, my boots, stiff with dried artic dirt, warped from the frozen air, discarded and detested.
Did I really believe that sales pitch a year ago, exclusive artic treks, ‘Lost and found.’ ?
True, I was lost, ready to be alone in the rocky wilderness, a landscape pure and plain, untouched by humans. I can still sense the primal rocks and how they enchanted me. Wanted to curl up on the ground and drift away for ever.
They brought me back home, failed and furious. I despised the me that I found. What now ?
August 9, 2021 at 8:21 pm
Wow! That’s really well written. You’ve constructed the story with great skill. The word ‘despised’ is very strong. I feel intense sadness for your character, who is so damaged, and yet trying so courageously to find her value as a unique human being.
August 9, 2021 at 11:59 am
I’m sure many have about themselves they’d rather not know.
August 7, 2021 at 10:55 am
A good and realistic counterpoint to all the overly cheerful ‘find your inner self’ trends these days. We’re the only ones who’re always there with us. Good or bad. I loved the boots, too.
August 6, 2021 at 1:44 pm
I guess there’s always a chance that when you go out into the wilderness to “find yourself”, you won’t like what you find.
August 6, 2021 at 2:12 pm
Thanks for feedback Ali, I agree with you.
August 6, 2021 at 12:26 pm
Dear Francine,
Loved the analogy between the human and her boots. Well written.
Shalom,
Rochelle
August 6, 2021 at 2:16 pm
Thanks Rochelle, your feedback is much appreciated.
August 6, 2021 at 2:59 am
I like the symbolism of the boots for her. Nicely textured storytelling, Francine.
August 6, 2021 at 2:29 pm
Thanks Jade, I appreciate your feedback, glad you like the story.
August 6, 2021 at 6:31 pm
You are most welcome.
August 5, 2021 at 1:48 pm
Very psychological. Love it.
August 6, 2021 at 2:34 pm
Thanks Mason, glad you liked the story.
August 6, 2021 at 3:24 pm
You’re welcome.
August 5, 2021 at 1:06 pm
Whoa! That is deep… very deep. Love it!
August 6, 2021 at 2:39 pm
Thanks so much Bear, glad you liked the story.
August 5, 2021 at 11:49 am
A challenging anti-adventure piece. Fascinating!
August 6, 2021 at 2:44 pm
Thanks Neil, so pleased you liked the story.