The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

by [pens&feathers]

Add to AIMShare

2 AM and it’s snowing outside. Tomorrow, we’re all going to wake up monochromatic. A one-color world. Can you imagine?

You know, it’s sort of a funny thing – things change, but the past never does. I can sit here staring out the window for an eternity, I can move across the country, I can start a new life in a new place with a new name, but it doesn’t matter.

No. It doesn’t matter because the past is the past, and it never changes.

I wonder if you know how it feels – to be so complete, and then, just as quickly, come to the realization it’s so completely over.

So done.

So, so done.

I could run, but the past always finds you; binds to you like an unwanted shadow. Drags you down into an ocean of memory as though you were thrown in with a weight around your ankles.

People think that drowning is a peaceful way to die. It’s not.

But here I am in the middle of a snowstorm, drowing in memories of you, and hating myself for ever even thinking about crying.

No. The past never changes.

Prequels

Write a prequel

Sequels

Write a sequel

Comments

Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

    Lone Writer's Buddy Icon Lone Writer

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow.
    That’s Deep. Way Deep.
    :D

  2. The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

    emma jo_234's Buddy Icon emma jo_234

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I AM SO SO ANGRY . I wrote this comment that exceeded the character limits, I pressed “Post Comment” and it deleted itself. To sum it all up: You are an amazing writer, my favorite on here, your writing is always beautiful and sweet and deep and you have no idea how much admiration I have for you, not to mention a touch of jealousy. I am completely in love with this piece. Actually, I take in back—I am in love with all of your writing.

  3. The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

    [pens&feathers]'s Buddy Icon [pens&feathers]

    Posted 8 months ago

    Thank you! Emma, I really appreciate it. It means a lot to me to effect people with my writing. Thank you so much!

  4. The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

    Storykeeper of Fae's Buddy Icon Storykeeper of Fae

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This is…wow. Once again. I love how everything you write is so easy to relate to, and how very poetic it is. My choir director tells us to sing to give the audience goosebumps, to make it sound like chocolate. This does just that with words. You are amazing.
    LoA

  5. The Past Never Changes (Monochromatic Reflections)

    Phosphate11's Buddy Icon Phosphate11

    Posted 8 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    OMG I love this!!!! It is soooo beautiful!!!! but so is all your writing!!!!

Want to comment on this ficlet? You need to sign in!