becoming Cirsea

May 07, 2012 19:39

LJ Idol week 26: sated

Whenever I go to Hawaii, my skin turns a delightful shade of blue. Literally. For no apparent reason. I visit Maui with my parents most summers and I turn blue every time. Especially my legs. I can't figure out what causes it, but I'm not imagining it. By the time we land in San Francisco again, my legs are a delicate shade of ( Read more... )

childhood, lj idol, prose

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frecklestars May 15 2012, 16:52:49 UTC
It always freaks me out when it happens. Keep thinking I should ask a doctor, but hardly seems worth it since it doesn't hurt me or seem to stick around that long. Still weird though.

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jem0000000 May 8 2012, 07:32:29 UTC
What lovely imagery. :)

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whipchick May 8 2012, 23:41:17 UTC
The contrast between the ondine and the personal history is a lovely juxtaposition - I didn't know the bit about gaining a soul by having a child, and "you, I can live without" is just great in its matter-of-fact-ness.

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basric May 9 2012, 00:15:19 UTC
Very original. Nicely done.

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pixiebelle May 9 2012, 04:21:55 UTC
As someone who moved near the ocean because of my deep fascination with it, I understand your love of the water. Beautifully written :)

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