Saturday, January 26, 2013
"Corpse" and "Smoke"
Two new pieces, "Corpse" and "Smoke," went live on New World Writing today. Although they were written weeks apart, early last winter when I was living in Philadelphia, they weren't originally intended to be a duo, and maybe that is a good thing, or else the connections between the two might have been a little willed. I like the fact that pieces knew more than I did, at least when it came to the contrasts and parallels. That's not to suggest I wasn't aware of pitting highs against lows, lights against nights, etc. In control of, controlled by: though I've never surfed, I imagine it must be a little like looking for the right wave, standing up on the board, flexing the legs, turning the trunk, holding out the arms, taking it as far in to the shore as you can until the depths run out.
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I enjoyed reading both of these - they pack a hell of a punch. So much story in each one.
I loved the analogy of writing being like surfing and waiting for the wave but I never surfed either.
Caroline M Davies
'They looked at each other for the first time in a long time; a message so vast passed between them that they fell through some trap in the bed. And laughed because they’d found out what they’d been missing. There was still hope for them. Her ex must have been saying goodbye with his body, though he didn’t know that yet–or maybe he did. They caught themselves weeping. And the smell of fresh leaves on his skin again left her with something far clearer than tears.'
WOW- simply WOW, some of the very best, Paul. very best.
Caroline, thanks so much for reading. I'm always fascinated by surfing wherever it's going on. Can watch away for hours.
David, thanks, as ever! It's much appreciated. --P.
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