On Things That Flutter.

Aspen leaves. Curtains. Butterflies.

Youre talking nonsense.

Sails. Rose petals

Now youre reaching.

Darling, were losing the light. Lets see… Oh, yes. Hearts.

Go back to butterflies, and please do try to hold still.

I wasnt made for holding still.

It becomes suddenly blindingly obvious. You were always meant for motion pictures, not portraits. Stage, not statue. My mistake. Go on, then. Do what you were always meant to do.

Stir the air.

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