I wrote something!

[courageandgrace]

So, this is a short addition for synecdochic  s "A howling in the factory yard" which is a fabulous story you totally have to read. It's about running... ;)

Never liked running

Comments

[merrycaepa]

Ooh, I love this: the pacing and the rhythm the mirror JD's footfalls. And the line Doesn’t not exit, can’t exist. He can’t bear himself to exist may have killed me for a moment or two.

[courageandgrace]

Oh, thank you!
No really, means a lot to me that you read it. I am a runner, had to comment on JD's running habits because it's so painful.
Thanks!

[merrycaepa]

I vaguely remember being able to run like that: just go and not stop. Oh, for the soccer days...

I'm more than happy to read anything you care to write, so keep it up!

[courageandgrace]

Oh, you played soccer, how awesome! It's the most popular kind of sports here. As it might be (is) in Istanbul.

I love writing. Used to write a lot. But sadly I don't have much writing time these days! Thanks!

[courageandgrace]

Well, thank *you*!
Yes, it's painful. And I am happy that you think it's beautyful.

[folk]

Fantastic. I love the scansion of this, because it does feel like poetry rather than prose, like a mantra he's repeating to keep himself in himself. Awesome!

[courageandgrace]

Thank you so much! Had to look up scansion (*blushes* but I am not a native speaker) but you're totally right! There is a touch of poetry... :D
Thank you!

[filenotch]

What she said (points up). The "hard to breathe" is the best summation. Well done.

[courageandgrace]

Thank you very much! :D

[synecdochic]

I totally forgot to comment on this until just now, but -- I love your insight into JD. I particularly liked the "hasn't seen his skin in a long time" -- because no, he won't see his skin for a damn long time, and by the time he gets there it's going to be a different thing entirely. Poor guy. I've often been fascinated by the thought of his relationship with this brand-new body ...

[courageandgrace]

Thank you... :D Yes, and there are different layers, different meanings of "his skin"...
I am so looking forward to see him find his skin again...
Thanks a lot, means a lot to me.
Love.