Archive for December, 2006

“Drowning in Rain” part18

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

ãIâm a hairdresser by trade, though I gave it up long ago. May I brush your
hair Rain?ä
ãYes.ä I replied, although I didnât know why I would agree to such a
strange request. I only knew that I felt safe, warm, full and happy.
…End of the part18. To be continued..

“Drowning in Rain” part17

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

to live.ä
Allieâs words calmed me and made me feel good about baring my soul. Peter
nodded in agreement with his wife and I saw them exchange a meaningful
look. She rose and rummaged about in a bag by her feet, finally removing a
hairbrush and a spray bottle filled with what looked like […]

“Drowning in Rain” part16

Friday, December 29th, 2006

exposed my soul to them and felt only warm acceptance in return.
ãRain, youâre such a lovely young woman. I feel very close to you and
appreciate the way youâve opened up to us. Iâm certain Peter feels the same
way. All too often in this world, people tighten up and never allow those
[…]

“Drowning in Rain” part15

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

and call me little one anyway because I was so tiny and delicate. He hoped
I wouldnât mind if he did so.
Laughing, I assured him I would not. Somehow, as we sat there, I began to
tell them about myself, although they never once asked. I told them my age,
and where I […]

“Drowning in Rain” part14

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

ãAnytime little one. Do you have a name, or do you prefer little one?ä
Allie asked kindly.
I grinned at once. ãSorry. My name is Rain.ä
Peter smiled and remarked what a nice name that was, but that he might slip
…End of the part14. To be continued..

“Drowning in Rain” part13

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

hunger. Some minutes later, the plate empty, I raised my head, expecting
the both of them to be staring at me like the graceless fool that I felt,
but I was pleased to see that Peter was reclining in a lounge chair,
staring up at the stars, and Allie was draped across his lap. […]

“Drowning in Rain” part12

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Styrofoam plate heaping with pungent sharp cheddar, small delicate wafers,
oysters and a handful of fruit. She handed it to me reverently, as if she
was afraid I would run away, that enigmatic smile still naturally in place
on her lips.
I felt my stomach quiver in anticipation as the smell of the cheese […]

“Drowning in Rain” part11

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

wife before he spoke to me. ãWe have cheese and crackers and I believe we
still have a bit of smoked oysters left. Youâre welcome to anything we
have.ä
I tugged at my leather bound braids. ãYes, thank you. Iâm very hungry.ä I
whispered softly.
Allie moved immediately to the tent and emerged a […]

“Drowning in Rain” part10

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006

ãMy name is Allie, and this is Peter. We travel a bit to see the world
while weâre still young enough to enjoy it. We came here in the seventies
right after weâd met, and now weâre back to revisit our youth.ä She smiled
as she looked at Peter, the light of deep love […]

“Drowning in Rain”

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Even after so much time, I always thought I could feel that night over and
over. If I closed my eyes and held very still, the scent of sea air and
wood smoke would engage my senses and my mind would respond by igniting my
body.
The caress of air across my naked flesh, […]