Upon froth

It was a place of familiar geometry, of beams and varnished cupboards, of starched curtains and ivory table linen. Stalwart lines built upon froth. It was a place of curled shadows and dust that glistered over window panes, and of unremarkable cruelties.

He kept a small wooden box of wedding rings at the bottom of his bedroom cabinet, under the winter blankets. The rings were his gift, and he was a generous man.

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12 thoughts on “Upon froth

  1. Jody November 22, 2015 / 6:21 pm

    Every word does it’s precise job. It amazes me.

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      • Jody November 22, 2015 / 9:02 pm

        But, it made it’s way out beautifully.

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      • Jody November 23, 2015 / 2:31 pm

        Why does it give me a bit of hope when even a writer of your caliber feels unsure? 😊

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      • Steven Baird November 23, 2015 / 10:54 pm

        I almost always have doubts. If I fall into complacency, I know it doesn’t work. It’s a constant struggle. I think that’s true of any writer who needs takes the work seriously.

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      • Jody November 23, 2015 / 11:00 pm

        I often think I’m a fraud, but everyone is too nice to tell me. Keep being nice. You, though, have shown no reason for doubts.

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      • Steven Baird November 23, 2015 / 11:42 pm

        You shouldn’t either. I think that’s a part of writing, never quite content, always pushing on, even when you have doubts. It makes for better writing, but there’s always that bit of doubt.

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  2. artseafartsea November 22, 2015 / 9:29 pm

    Is there more? We are hungry for details.

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  3. longchaps2 November 25, 2015 / 4:41 pm

    Oh yeah. I’ve got a feeling. Here comes another good one 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

  4. Steven Baird November 26, 2015 / 12:02 am

    Well thank you. And that’s all I have at the moment. 🙂

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