{"id":51,"date":"2025-10-13T12:20:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flounderingartist.com\/?p=51"},"modified":"2025-10-24T18:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:35:27","slug":"october-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flounderingartist.com\/37-2\/about-this-space\/october-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Water &#8211; 400 words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-p-lg nfd-bg-primary nfd-rounded-lg wp-block-cover has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:35vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-53 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/flounderingartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-09-at-09.23.29.jpeg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#966850\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-color\">WATER<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-text-md nfd-wb-text__text-1 wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In a bowl, blown clean enough,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I am now contained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Waiting for the stones,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Waiting to wash the worries and burdens&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">away from women who need miracles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">who need support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">who need to restore magic that feels like it has dried&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">and died<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">they each have a death wound that hurts to go near.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">No one who loves escapes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s a black hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Their emotions crossed the event horizon, spaghettified for eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But without visible change to the outside observer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It gets better with time they lie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It gets further away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You learn to stop picking it at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But it isn\u2019t better because of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It hurts as much when the wind blows cinnamon,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The radio sings your favorite karaoke song,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your birthday, your death day, and every third Tuesday or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They each have a life wound that hurts to go near<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No one who loves escapes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It comes in the Shame Memories of those they\u2019ve hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It comes in the harsh words of someone they trust.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It comes in the not knowing the right path&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Only knowing they must choose A path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It comes from worrying about their children, their parents, the country and the earth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It comes with breathing in and out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They come with their burdens, their worries, their wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;They come because I call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They rub the stones between their thumb and index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cup fossils in a nest one hand over the other like a ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press rocks between their palms trying to make diamonds&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">drop them, and plop them and slide them without a sound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Into&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Where&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Read&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cleanse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Heal&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They support each other while they wait for my work to be done<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They open their hearts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They share their lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They discuss books, write poems, string prayers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">They respond to the Call to Action in their Hero\u2019s Journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The lover heals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The warrior can lay down arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When the Universe hears the beacon, they have built&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Magic is restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">At first just a drop,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enough to draw them back again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And again&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">and again&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Until an ocean of magic erupts in anticipation of their arrival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The coven conjures miracles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A river of support that flows in when needed and out again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And again&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">and again&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">that starts with a stone,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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