Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Romancing a stone

I don't know what it is, but it's something. Drawing me toward you, heedless of circumstance, time, or difference. No pull in the reverse, though. Gravity works only in one direction. Odd, that. Unrequited was never my particular foible, preferring as I did to hold all the reins myself. In your presence I chatter incessantly, laugh too easily, adopt a persona I hardly recognize in the vain attempt to avoid you seeing me as I am; in other words, exactly like a certified school-girl crush in all respects... except I'm not in school, and you're obviously not a boy in my class -- or my league. Polished rock. So pretty, so shiny, so smooth... cold, hard, unreachable. They say water changes stone, carving it over time to angles and dimensions in harmony with water's need to reach the sea; but sometimes, stones change the watercourse instead.

6 Comments:

At 6:49 PM, Blogger Brandon said...

This is a reference to the Blarney Stone, isn't it? I've totally got to visit this Ireland place.

 
At 7:39 AM, Blogger eclectic said...

The whole concept of a group "kissing pilgrimage" sort of makes me want to stab out my eyes, so... nope... Blarney Stone was not on our itinerary. If you go though, take photos! Oh wait... nevermind. *sigh*

 
At 8:18 AM, Blogger You can call me, 'Sir' said...

Well, that was lovely.

 
At 8:07 AM, Blogger Effie said...

Hi! My favourite movie for the longest time was "Romancing the Stone"...lovely imagery--I feel drawn too, I probably won't make a journey anytime soon though...

 
At 8:54 AM, Blogger Jessica said...

Holy moly, Shari...I heart this so much. And you. XO

PS - Admittedly, I have kissed the blarney stone.

 
At 11:06 AM, Blogger Kerri Anne said...

"They say water changes stone, carving it over time to angles and dimensions in harmony with water's need to reach the sea; but sometimes, stones change the watercourse instead."

Simultaneously so true and so hopeful, and one of the most beautiful things I've ever read. Really and truly.

 

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