waiting for the light
I moved my chair so I can see the lamppost through the window.
I know I would probably be able to see the light from anywhere in the room if the lamp were lit, but I like having a direct view. It makes me feel more secure, somehow, to be able to glance up from a book and see it, stalwart. Still dark.
It’s really quite clever, a lamp that only lights when you’re near.
Now I can’t stop checking it, even though it’s been dark for so long.
If it turns on again, I don’t want to miss it.
In case someday, somehow, you come back.
I’ll have a warning.
I just hope it will give me enough time to run.
About flax-golden tales. Photo by Carey Farrell. Text by Erin Morgenstern.
10 Comments
Zakkarrii Edison Daniels · January 27, 2012 at 9:40 am
Your work goes perfectly with a good mix of coffee and pastry.
River Vox · January 27, 2012 at 9:49 am
Thanks for the morning chills. First I wondered why a “dark” light was a good thing. Then I stuck on “YOU’re near”. And then, le frisson!
Andra · January 27, 2012 at 10:22 am
I have read almost all your flax-golden tales and you have me absolutely mezmerized. Some of them impress me as much as entire novels. Really great work, I hope you’ll keep on writing these!
Greetings from Denmark!
// Andra
Nancy Sima · January 27, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I love the simplicity of your tales – so GREAT! You inspire me to keep writing. Thanks!
Veronica · January 27, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I’ve had a fascination with lampposts since my childhood, when I first read the Narnia series. I love the idea of a sentient post. My dad thinks streetlights conspire to go out on him, maybe he’s right!
Brittney · January 27, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Thank you! Ever since the I read The Night Circus I have been obssessed with your writing! I look forward to your tales every friday, and I love trying to guess what you may write from the picture. You are truly amazing! Thanks again.
Vera Soroka · January 27, 2012 at 6:10 pm
I love your stories. They always put me in a good mood.
The pictures are wonderful as well.
Marcheline · January 28, 2012 at 11:44 am
You know it’s perfect when it can’t be improved at all by making it one word shorter or longer. This is perfect.
Another Erin M. · January 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm
That gave me shivers!
Holly · February 2, 2012 at 5:54 pm
You should make these into a book. Really.
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