I similarly had the "Wait, but what stops the bridge from opening randomly?" feeling when crossing drawbridges as a kid.
Bridges are a topic unto themselves -- proof that human beings will exert great influence over land, resources, and technology to build things that if you think about it, are absolutely insane. Rational, but insane. Awe-inspiring, but insane.
This was very beautiful, such a sweet collection of images, scenes from the landscape of your memory leading to a brilliant causeway to the present, and a poignant transition to "I'm afraid but I'm home." I'm glad to see you and yours are safe but I am moved by a quiet resolve at the end of these wonderful words.
Wow. Wow. Your writing and this story - superb - love the metaphors and tie-in to the present. While i'm Midwestern born and raised, my partner is from New Jersey so knows hurricanes, and I read him your piece as I knew he'd also enjoy it. Well done and am sending safe vibes your way.
Great piece! The images in it are wonderful. I especially loved "They swam over one another, weaving a living tapestry of dull greys, greens, and blues." I can tell that the beach stirs up feelings of both comfort and vulnerability for you--I feel the same.
It sounds like perhaps you're "on the drawbridge" of Hurricane Ian now? May you feel solid concrete beneath you again soon!!
I similarly had the "Wait, but what stops the bridge from opening randomly?" feeling when crossing drawbridges as a kid.
Bridges are a topic unto themselves -- proof that human beings will exert great influence over land, resources, and technology to build things that if you think about it, are absolutely insane. Rational, but insane. Awe-inspiring, but insane.
This was very beautiful, such a sweet collection of images, scenes from the landscape of your memory leading to a brilliant causeway to the present, and a poignant transition to "I'm afraid but I'm home." I'm glad to see you and yours are safe but I am moved by a quiet resolve at the end of these wonderful words.
Wow. Wow. Your writing and this story - superb - love the metaphors and tie-in to the present. While i'm Midwestern born and raised, my partner is from New Jersey so knows hurricanes, and I read him your piece as I knew he'd also enjoy it. Well done and am sending safe vibes your way.
Great piece! The images in it are wonderful. I especially loved "They swam over one another, weaving a living tapestry of dull greys, greens, and blues." I can tell that the beach stirs up feelings of both comfort and vulnerability for you--I feel the same.
It sounds like perhaps you're "on the drawbridge" of Hurricane Ian now? May you feel solid concrete beneath you again soon!!
Thinking of you and everyone in Ian's path.
Right there with you. Be alert and stay aware, but I want to know how things unfold.