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Matt Andersen's avatar

This is a step above!

The choice to ground this story in the format of a letter works perfect. I think it gives the reader a base point while they work their way through what’s going on (if that makes sense.) For me, it clicked about a third of the way through, and once it did I was sucked in.

Also by using a letter, you’re able to filter Lily’s feelings through someone else. (I also just realized Lily is also flower...nice.) We feel her emotions without ever hearing her speak.

It also gives me “Spiderhead” vibes. Awesome job!

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Kris Mole's avatar

This is so good, Maegan. Hits the bull's eye on so many different levels. I laughed out loud on more than one occassion. I felt profoundly sad at others. I felt so many different emotions throughout the story, (and I am usually what my wife refers to as a stone)!

Your metaphors and symbols (if I have interpreted them even close to how you intend them) are vividly clear. And the honesty! A narrator (letter writer) we can all understand. This piece has really connected with me.

It took me three attempted readings. First two there were other distractions and I couldn't get into it, couldn't focus. Waited until night and peace and quiet to go back in. Absolutely got it from the beginning. I can see the work and the level of thought that has gone into every sentence, too.

Well done, Maegan!

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