You whispered to me behind that canvas I keep on the shelf, and I knew it was time to open up your pages again. Say hello, walk into your world and act like it was my own for a while. It's not me neglecting reality, it's being nostalgic, or at least that's what I tell myself. You won't comment, because you don't know any better and you're just happy for a breath, the removal of the thin layer of dust on your cover. When your story comes to an end, you'll ask me to read it again. That's the reason why we buy books and keep them on shelves, right?
I hope you enjoyed this piece! It’s based off a strong itch I had this week to reread The Selection series (only the first three books… there is something left to be desired about the last two and I’m much more attached to the story of the original trilogy). It’s nice to dive into an old book, and I find it can feel like much more of an escape than reading something new and having to get to know characters and decipher meanings. That being said, I’m also the kind of person who will rewatch a TV show over thirty times, so I guess it’s just a personal problem. 🙂 Please feel free to leave feedback and writing challenges in the comments. Stay safe and healthy out there.
Brooke
adventures of a typical high school student 