Written by Jacob Ibrag
He walked along the highway, hitchhiking
back to the familiar. Five years has passed since
he’s last been seen. Small towns never change, it’s
part of their identity. Change poses a threat to the
way things have always been. He had transplanted
himself into the forest beyond the walls, where the
wild things roamed. ‘You become the place you
sleep in,’ he whispered to the man driving. ‘The
heart stays the same, remembering everything.’
Jacob, that is beautiful, heart rendering, those memories we cherish and hate at the same time. The sense of lost and disillusionment is so raw and real. Great writing.
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Thank you Karen, that means a lot 🙂
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Fantastic, one of my favorites!
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Thanks 🙂
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There is so much here in these few words. My take: Drawn to the forest. Thrusting back into the town. He will either be shunned or adored. I prefer the latter, he’s done his walkabout, found himself, and is returning. Aware. Fantastic story.
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Thank you 🙂
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Urbanization is a threat ,no doubt
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So atmospheric. This begs a back story.
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Thanks Victoria 🙂
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Beautiful
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Thanks Morgan 🙂
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You’re Welcome
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This is amazing!!
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Thank you 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Obsessive Writer and commented:
Some words just fall into place. A beautiful piece of writing to start your day with. Please visit their blog for more! Thank you. 🙂
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beautifully expressed.
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Thanks Mukul 🙂
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my pleasure, welcome.
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🙂 🙂
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True enough evendors when things change.
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Hayley 🙂
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This is beautiful.
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Thanks Joel 😀
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You’re welcome Jacob.
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Really great.
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Thank you 😀
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