He saw the fractured soul hiding beneath my disguise....the power in those words. Stunning. This entire lyrical read is beautiful. I wanted more time here & you & Mina wove an enchanting world. What a beautiful way to find purpose.... 😍 💕
Thank you so much, Noa! You’re exactly right, and the piece sort of my mirrors my own internal struggles where I came to a similar conclusion. Thanks for checking it out!
I hate to say this, but I’m thinking the idea of running away is very tied to youth. I even call myself “escapist” on my PlayStation account 😁 At 6-, purposeful dash there, I feel less need to escape…like realizing there’s no escape maybe, or understanding the illusion of it.
You make a really good point, Noa. I think for me, it’s more about the desire for a fresh start. I’m stuck in the house and the city where my whole life fell apart and it feels suffocating at times.
Even so, I agree that with time we find that contentment we’re looking for, and we understand that prior desire to escape better, or at the very least, the root cause of it.
Also, always exciting to discover a fellow gamer! I game on everything, but PlayStation has been and will always me my true love, haha. 🤓
Just lovely Bradley! I love that this came from Mina's gorgeous piece.
Some days are truly like this; where I just want to escape to some fantastical world that is not my own, but I am constantly tethered by the ones that need me.
Thank you so much, Tamsin! Yes, when I read Mina's piece, one of the reasons it made me so emotional was because I just felt like it was speaking to that part of me that wants nothing more than to escape from the stress of life and the circumstances, I find myself feeling trapped within.
I was so inspired that I had to drop everything to write this piece. I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
It's great to read pieces written largely in verse, as it is heartening to see a community sharing settings and characters. Reminds me of the pulp days.
Thanks MarQuese! Yeah, since I joined Substack I’ve really just given myself freedom to experiment and post what feels right. A lot of my work is created with that intention.
And the best part is that the community supports all of it. They’re here for the weird, the wild, the out-of-left field, and so on. It’s a very creatively fulfilling place to be.
And of course, I really appreciate all of your amazing feedback on my work since we met the other day!
He saw the fractured soul hiding beneath my disguise....the power in those words. Stunning. This entire lyrical read is beautiful. I wanted more time here & you & Mina wove an enchanting world. What a beautiful way to find purpose.... 😍 💕
Thank you, Maryellen! Yes, the magic of that world spoke to me and my experiences in a way only great art can. I simply had to visit myself.
Really beautiful, and the idea of escape while acknowledging our broader purpose definitely resonates. Love that.
Thank you so much, Noa! You’re exactly right, and the piece sort of my mirrors my own internal struggles where I came to a similar conclusion. Thanks for checking it out!
I hate to say this, but I’m thinking the idea of running away is very tied to youth. I even call myself “escapist” on my PlayStation account 😁 At 6-, purposeful dash there, I feel less need to escape…like realizing there’s no escape maybe, or understanding the illusion of it.
You make a really good point, Noa. I think for me, it’s more about the desire for a fresh start. I’m stuck in the house and the city where my whole life fell apart and it feels suffocating at times.
Even so, I agree that with time we find that contentment we’re looking for, and we understand that prior desire to escape better, or at the very least, the root cause of it.
Also, always exciting to discover a fellow gamer! I game on everything, but PlayStation has been and will always me my true love, haha. 🤓
Ha! Yes! I’m a long-time gamer. My dad bought Pong and I never stopped 😁 Elder Scrolls, and so many others.
Haha, that's amazing! I started on the Sega Genesis with Sonic and Vectorman and the rest is history.
My first Elder Scrolls was Morrowind, and that one remains my favorite, even if Oblivion and Skyrim are more modern feeling.
Just lovely Bradley! I love that this came from Mina's gorgeous piece.
Some days are truly like this; where I just want to escape to some fantastical world that is not my own, but I am constantly tethered by the ones that need me.
Thank you so much, Tamsin! Yes, when I read Mina's piece, one of the reasons it made me so emotional was because I just felt like it was speaking to that part of me that wants nothing more than to escape from the stress of life and the circumstances, I find myself feeling trapped within.
I was so inspired that I had to drop everything to write this piece. I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
I'm sorry that you've felt like this. I know the feeling very well, and it's a horrible feeling.
I actually have a piece that kind of touches on this subject, unfortunately because it touched so close to home I got a little scared to share it.
I'm wondering if I should revisit it now.
If you do decide to share it, please let me know! You can feel free to tag me or send me a link, but either way, I would absolutely read it. 🙏
I will! 😊
It's great to read pieces written largely in verse, as it is heartening to see a community sharing settings and characters. Reminds me of the pulp days.
Thanks MarQuese! Yeah, since I joined Substack I’ve really just given myself freedom to experiment and post what feels right. A lot of my work is created with that intention.
And the best part is that the community supports all of it. They’re here for the weird, the wild, the out-of-left field, and so on. It’s a very creatively fulfilling place to be.
And of course, I really appreciate all of your amazing feedback on my work since we met the other day!
This is so beautiful, I'm literally about to cry.
Zephyr's right though, we need you here 💕
I adored Mina’s story too and this poem is such a wonderful addition to her world! The ending is touching and hopeful. Beautiful piece.
Beautiful
Yes! I understand it can be very difficult. There is yet more to be done for each of us.