‘Scuse me while I check my own emails. Oh! – your brother again:
…basic details are, one week after her daughter’s funeral Bella took Élise’s ashes onto the Ostend-to-Dover ferry to scatter them at sea. Remarkably Élise had managed to write a note asking for this, indicating a rare moment of rationality. The note compounded the tragedy for Bella by proving Élise’s suicide was pre-meditated.
… passengers saw Bella jump, but the rescue was not quick enough to save her life…
…have no idea about a chest x-ray. Are you sure? She never mentioned…
I think John thinks I’m just the person you were sharing a flat with.
I suppose he’s not wrong.
And here’s a long email from my ex, Ilka!… Well well… She’s going to marry a 72 year-old widower who likes art, because she’s lonely. I’ll just quickly acknowledge it:
Dear Ilka – CONGRATS! Wishing you peace & contentment & hope ul be happy. He sounds good person. No need get defensive about going straight. Have had marriage offer myself. New life in Australia. But need my independence. To be honest sth horrible hs happened here will write more v soon not now. Sx
We’re wondering, Bel… did you leave us a note? I’ve been searching this desk, but there’s nothing much… My last poetry collection
‘…the freedom we perceive ourselves as having in the west is the greatest untruth of this day and age… We are forever told that we are freer to choose the course of our lives than ever before, but the freedom to choose outside the success narrative is limited. Furthermore, those who fail are deemed to be losers or scroungers, taking advantage of our social security system.’
Exactly what Tim Lott said. The culture of our homeland sets us up for terminal frustration, disappointment and a sense of failure.
I, too, hate this world. But as you say – which corner of the planet to run to?
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It is late at night as I read page 44. I like your writing because it feels authentic and in touch with reality, however cruel that reality may be. It also reminds me of my own dilemma. Lately I believe I have slipped through a crack in existence and I am now living in a version of the earth much different from the one I lived in say 20 years ago. Of course I know that what has really happened is that I am simply more aware of the reality of this earth & the true nature of human society than I was 20 years ago. It is stacked against individuals who are not willing to play a certain game. Also, as you say, there is no where to go in this world to avoid the insanity. I suspect the only remaining option is to create a new game with new rules. But, then the question is how to begin?
Take care Suki & remember to breathe…
Thank you Ron for your response. I feel we are kindred spirits. The reality is, the world is a truly scary place right now. For some it is already falling apart. For some it has already imploded.