chasing evening light - by Carmen - Altered
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Why I write, and how time doesn't stop for anyone
This post was written while listening to “Evening Light” by Vansire. I recommend putting it on while you read. You can also choose to read first and listen to the song afterwards. I’ve been journaling every day for over 6 years. I don’t know what for, I just keep doing it because I can’t not do it. I started one day and couldn’t stop. It’s become an external digestive system for my emotions, getting rid of it would feel like removing an organ. It keeps me sane. My words are like a mesh net, woven to catch a stream of falling diamonds, but they’re tiny and there are so many of them, I keep…
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