You may remember that my last piece was written for the Soaring Twenties Social Club (STSC) Symposium. [The STSC is a diverse, online club consisting of writers, philosophers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, etc. Each month STSC members create something around a set theme. The theme for the upcoming June issue is “Romance.”] But then I remembered a subtle challenge from a club member about writing Romance with as little tie to the body or sex as possible, and it occurred to me that I have been in a non-embodied romance for years now. And while there are references to the body and sensuality, it is as close as I can get to sexless ha! If you’re into enlightened, self-aware artistry, then check out Clint’s work at
What a beautiful piece. Thank you Trilety. The poetic sounds of Spanish and the poetic sounds of your writing come together for me as a romantic celebration of life mingled with the touching remembrance of loss that leaves us both thankful and wistful.
I loved so much about this piece, and yet somehow the line which hit me the hardest was:
"Juan was the abstract feeling of joy and acceptance."
...i can feel in my bones how true this is, not only from this essay but also all of the other beautiful words, e-mails, memories you've shared about him, in both english and spanish. i can see how much of his joy and acceptance has imprinted itself in you, too. 💓
What a beautiful piece. Thank you Trilety. The poetic sounds of Spanish and the poetic sounds of your writing come together for me as a romantic celebration of life mingled with the touching remembrance of loss that leaves us both thankful and wistful.
One for body and one for language
What a beautiful meditation on an intimate love language in every sense of the idea.
This was breathtaking.
What a ride you just took me on! Your pace reminds me of one of my writing heroes: the late, great Tom Wolfe.
Beautiful! The way you weaved together love, loss and language is remarkable. Thank you for writing this.
I loved so much about this piece, and yet somehow the line which hit me the hardest was:
"Juan was the abstract feeling of joy and acceptance."
...i can feel in my bones how true this is, not only from this essay but also all of the other beautiful words, e-mails, memories you've shared about him, in both english and spanish. i can see how much of his joy and acceptance has imprinted itself in you, too. 💓
This is lovely, Trilety. So thoughtful and generous.
As a linguist and a polyglot, I love this so much.