Post #31.11, Weds., April 27, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains          “Brother Servant I know the rule of Ana is to not even know of her, so I will say nothing at all of her, but I will silently follow you on the path, and when we reach the creek I will stop and cut thatch whileContinue reading “Post #31.11, Weds., April 27, 2022”

Post #31.10 Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. In the Vosges Mountains          Brother Servant took my request to the father for Ana to have birds.          He tells me, “The father wants to know if Ana would like birds so I will have to ask her.”          I need to find a distraction while I wait. I offer,Continue reading “Post #31.10 Tuesday, April 26, 2022”

Post #30.12, Thursday, March 24, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. The cottage in the mountains          Ana and I are stumbling over steep cobblestones of reunion. Her dream of finding her beloved teacher alive and well, welcoming her back is dashed, and instead she gets handed a man with a wound.          She breaks into my silence with words, “Of courseContinue reading “Post #30.12, Thursday, March 24, 2022”

Post #30.11, Weds., March 23, 2022

Historical setting: 589 C.E. The cottage in the mountains          I’ve always imagined finding Anatase and it would be a happy reunion, abundant gratitude and endless hopes fulfilled. I’ve done nothing here but stare into the deep sky and I feel like she’s blaming me for all her hurt just because of my gender.         Continue reading “Post #30.11, Weds., March 23, 2022”