shell book

(2020, plaster, paper, satin, cotton, assorted trim, clay, paint, craft gems, marker, glitter, chain, jump ring, stuffing, magazine)

"they sat on a floral blanket

basking in the sun

a view overlooking the outer banks of the city

the sweet nip of wine from crystal mugs

ripe raspberries and grapes

still in packages from the store

talking about their problems

and how they were idiots themselves

the two couldn’t talk about how they enjoyed this time with anyone else

if they did

rain would soak the blanket

flies would peck at the fruit

the glasses would shatter

but for now they were content

with this hidden enjoyment "