“ You remember too much, My mother said to me recently. Why hold onto all that? And I said, Where can I put it down?” ~ Anne Carson, “The Glass Essay” ____________________________________________ The metal accordion-gates with a giant padlock that looked as if it had been smelted in the previous century was common to well-to-do country houses in that area. The
The essay has been published in an online journal Raven's Perch: https://theravensperch.com/the-homecoming-by-amit-shah/
such a wonderful piece about a specific time and place and the universal need to go home so we can leave. Loved it.
What a stunningly beautiful piece.
Just Beautiful.