You once dreamed of reaching for the stars.Standing on tiptoe, precariously,you looked up at the cloudy sky and searched.You’ve since traveled, seen, and heard.Or so you’re convinced.Have you dreamed lately? 星を見たいけど、この狭い場所からは、見上げても曇った空の向こうはわからない。そう思った日。あれから、できる範囲で、出かけて、見て、聞いた…つもりになっているけど、星は見えたかい？ For What Do You See #65. Continue reading dear me
Stillness and darkness are among us, and I can only see his bowed head held by the palm of his hand. I know he’s alive because I can see the blood vessels on his knuckles, shone by the moonlight leaking in from the windows. The sound of banging explodes, and I crawl to the corner. With my trembling hands tightly against my chest, I curl … Continue reading the king and i
“It’s easy for you to say. You can fly and be free. I can’t. I’m stuck in here, immobile, attached to the ground.” Of course, you can. Just shake off the parts that are holding you down. “I can’t.” Yes, you can. Come on. We’ll help you. Hold on to our legs. “I have no arms or hands.” Strain hard. “I can’t.” Just try. “Hup. … Continue reading pop
The bed is uncomfortable enough to make her wish she were dead. She sighs, and the bleary ceiling stares at her. “Are you awake, Ms. Wise?” A cheery voice enters the room, along with a squeak made by shoes on the linoleum floor. As the door opens and closes, Ms. Wise catches a glimpse of colorful objects glide down the hallway, passing by her … Continue reading the invisible
