(The previous installment can be found here.)
They will not leave me in peace.
They will not leave me in peace.
Archive for the “In A Dark and Quiet Room” Category(The previous installment can be found here.) It’s been far too long since I have sat in my dark and quiet room. My world has been far too full of late for me to find peace or sanctuary within its imaginary walls. But tonight I came here to write, and as I did, I discovered another key awaiting me. It is simple and unadorned, but I know what it means. I cast my eyes to the locked box in the corner. What else had appeared inside that accursed box? Key 5
Aug
04
2005
 
In A Dark And Quiet Room (Part 7)Posted by: Seth Ben-Ezra in Art and the arts, In A Dark and Quiet Room(The previous installment can be found here.) I sit up and sigh. I place the quill back in its inkwell. The book is finished. I blow on the last drop of ink, waiting for it to dry before closing the book. On its cover are a dragon and unicorn, entertwined. Below them, etched in gold, is a title. Legends of Alyria. I smile. I know that it’s only an imaginary book, but sometimes, just sometimes, dreams push through into reality. Perhaps there may still be time for this one. (The previous installment can be found here.) No gurgle from the box this time, but another key has appeared on my key ring. This one is made of pure crystal. I turn it over and stare at it in wonder. The light dances and shimmers on it. It is one of the most beautiful things that I have seen. |
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