Circe

When we are young, we think ourselves the first to have each feeling in the world.



“A witch,” I said. “With unbound power. Who need answer to none but herself.”



Witchcraft transforms the world. He wanted only to join it.



“You have always been the worst of my children,” he said. “Be sure you do not dishonor me.”
“I have a better idea. I will do as I please, and when you count your children, leave me out.”



It was so simple. If you want it, I will do it. If it would make you happy, I will go with you. Is there a moment that a heart cracks?



He does not mean that it does not hurt. He does not mean that we are not frightened. Only that: we are here. This is what it means to swim in the tide, to walk the earth and feel it touch your feet. This is what it means to be alive.