“ I’m heartbroken and elated and a thousand other things but all the feelings stay under thick, transparent glass, emotions glittering like sapphires in a jeweler’s bulletproof window.” Gorgeous.
Wow! What a story! Glad to know that the young man survived, and that, since you describe him as a "charismatic" teacher, he has been able to emotionally adjust to his physical condition. Can he live alone? Who is taking care of him? I find your delayed reaction to the trauma most interesting! certainly a blessing that you were able to remain "calm and rational" during the crisis. Do you still have the same ring-tone on your phone?
“ I’m heartbroken and elated and a thousand other things but all the feelings stay under thick, transparent glass, emotions glittering like sapphires in a jeweler’s bulletproof window.” Gorgeous.
You wrote this piece beautifully. I was full of emotion reading it. I'm glad the young man survived.
Wow! What a story! Glad to know that the young man survived, and that, since you describe him as a "charismatic" teacher, he has been able to emotionally adjust to his physical condition. Can he live alone? Who is taking care of him? I find your delayed reaction to the trauma most interesting! certainly a blessing that you were able to remain "calm and rational" during the crisis. Do you still have the same ring-tone on your phone?