The Script - uploaded for Isaiah
Written by Isaiah - posted by Nate
This story is by Isaiah and has been posted before. This one has the correct formatting. (posted by Nate)
(This has some formating problems since I copy-pasted it from a PDF)
Though the vernal weather of late has been gradually conquering the frigid aura left in the wake of a dying winter, a bitter zephyr traverses the murky air and low plane of land surrounding me. Late at night, such as now, the air is as cold as a day in the predecessor season. I trudge through the muddy earthen path, the cold iron gate of the cemetery looming above me. It will certainly be locked. I must find an alternate method of negotiating it. However, I know none, save for climbing, and that, to me, seems perilous at best. I approach, the hard ground under my feet crunching as small twigs snap and leaves rustle. I pull my hand from the large pocket stitched into my coat and immediately feel the cool air environ it, just as thi…
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Splitting was just accepted by the Adirondack Center for Writing for their Wild Words Anthology and he has been asked to read it at the book launch in May.
This is a great "slice of life" piece. I really like how the narrator is wrestling with the angst of finding meaning in life. He's not only reflecting on his own life, but noticing the people around him too. The way the piece ends is great. It seems that the narrator is realizing that he wants more out of life...but then the log truck reappears. Does he follow through with his dreams of more or go with the flow of just earning money.
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I love the start, but i'm going to have to print it out to read it. Thanks for posting. Update: Wow. I may have nightmares tonight but I'm also reminded of a conversation I just had about the biblical figure Tabitha (Dorcas). THis was very well-written. I could hear your voice. I have a few notes, but wow. Well done.