These days,

Actually,

for quite a long time now,

I think it may be because I’m in my early twenties, my thoughts and feelings have been gravitating toward the subjects of change and distance – things that stubbornly happen throughout our lives, but things I haven’t figured out how in the world to grow used to. I mean, from within ourselves to everything around us, literally everything keeps changing and drifting away, and yet the fact that they stay with us forever never changes, and never distances itself. Contradictory.

But what I really wanted to focus on and sing about is the many forms of affection that still remain even after the tides of change and distance. Yes, affection! But not so much the kind of affection that can be expressed freely right next to someone – more like the kind you send out wholeheartedly, not knowing if it will ever safely arrive. Is that distant affection then? Or just reckless affection?

I don’t know. And this is just the beginning of the uncertain delivery(❤️‍🩹)! The affections don’t always have to be sad or full of longing – they can be as loving, cheerful, generous, and mature as they are brave.

Thank you for listening to the first piece 🙃 More stories to come!