sometimes i just like to swim in my own words for awhile.
let them soak into me. the way they sound on my tongue - full and smooth;
the way i feel when i say them - whole and warm.
sometimes i just like to swim in my own words for awhile.
because i can drown and at the same time, feel more alive than ever.

um, so i love this a lot. you are such a good writer. xo
ReplyDeletelove that illustration, love your words always.
ReplyDeleteok ok ok this is kind of amazing & beautiful and gaah
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous, joc. i don't even know what to say, it's just lovely and makes you want to reread a dozen times.
ReplyDeletethis is really beautiful. i find it amazing how you can write about a piece of art and relate it to your life and everything and just gah. love this :)
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agreed. and when i do think about those words, they're all perfect in my head, but when i say them, they never come out right.
ReplyDeletexo,
rn
www.rachelnicoleblog.com
ps- that drawing/picture. seriously. i want that.
that last line >>>
ReplyDeletewow, you are amazing.
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