you were brilliant; so smart i couldn’t keep up.
for a while we wanted each other.
desire is stupid.
later we were sort of friends.
once in a while we spoke, but i felt more left out than when we didn’t speak.
now you’ve gone & died.
i miss you.
Quite by chance, Plum Kennard has been around quite a while and is happy to be in this world. Her work reflects her delight in the magical moments of life, but also the grief and loss a long life brings.
By far the best 50-word story I’ve read for a long time. Thank you/
Wow! Thank you so much!
Your ability to distill and convey takes my breath away!
You’re a brilliant writer, I’m touched by your praise.
Perfect. From the title to the content. You really nailed the complexity of this relationship. Desire is stupid – love that line.
I’m honored. Thank you very much.
In its simplicity so dense with complexity, astonishing and brilliant.