20:119 A way of coping turns against you as a wave of pointlessness engulfs you. What is the point? Will it make a difference? Will anyone notice you, notice your desperate struggle to stop the inevitable.
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Poem idea
20:118 Bridge to my sanity formed by desperate words scribbled on a piece of paper, any paper. Or perhaps a wall would be better, painted bold for all to see, unable to avoid. I am here. I feel these awful things. Don’t ignore me, don’t ignore yourself.
Poem idea
20:117 Evidence of a presence to make your life easier, but acknowledgement not needed, am I here at all? A ghostly essence, do your job, but leave no personal mark. Only if we find a fault will you become alive enough to feel, to direct at. You missed me for my tasks but not myContinue reading “Poem idea”
Engleby by Sebastian Faulks
Although this book was interesting, I did not like Mike’s character. He was very arrogant and conceited. Sometimes I felt sorry for him, but his overall personality made him unlikeable. I imagine this was intentional because it made me question him as a reliable narrator, and I suspected immediately he had killed Jenny. The intriguingContinue reading “Engleby by Sebastian Faulks”
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Before lecture It took me a while, about a quarter-way into the book, to realise Sarah Waters was also the author of Fingersmith. I’m ashamed to say I haven’t read it, but I did see the mini-series drama based on the book and loved it. The story was dark but intriguing, the characters complex andContinue reading “The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters”
Prompt 387
‘You’ve definitely improved,’ I said, swallowing the slightly lumpy mash, ‘But I’m still better.’ A stunned silence followed. She looked at me, the smile morphing into confusion, then deep hurt. Oh God, why would I say that? ‘Oh, okay,’ She shook her head and put on a shaky smile, ‘I mean, IContinue reading “Prompt 387”
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