This is particularly lovely: "floating on my back in the pristine sea alongside my siblings and cousins. We are describing for each other the animal shapes we see in the clouds that scud across the pure blue sky. We are deciding which flavour of ice cream we will dive into after dinner tonight."
Yes, indeed--a wonderful description and a wonderful childhood memory. Eco anxiety makes the grieving particularly intense but these memories are precious.
Absolutely beautiful Paula - the stillness at the end.
This is particularly lovely: "floating on my back in the pristine sea alongside my siblings and cousins. We are describing for each other the animal shapes we see in the clouds that scud across the pure blue sky. We are deciding which flavour of ice cream we will dive into after dinner tonight."
This transports me - I can feel it - see it - hear - it smell it - wonderful evocation
Beautiful piece.
Yes, indeed--a wonderful description and a wonderful childhood memory. Eco anxiety makes the grieving particularly intense but these memories are precious.
Thank you, Peggy. It is important, I think, to not let our fear prevent us for taking action against climate change.
A stunning description. And a great break indeed from "eco-anxiety".
Sadly, today's kids are anxious about the future of the planet. We were fortunate to have grown up in a cleaner environment.