Seo sits with her back to a tree, sun filters down through branches and leaves, glimpses of heat in sun speckled rays. Avoiding Roso’s gaze, she hums in her head, feeling the silence stretch and fill the gaps between them.
Then Roso speaks, sharing stories of her life and the feelings entwined. Her words fly with the rustling breeze amongst the green scent of the forest, a melody of pain and healing mingling with beginnings of birdsong.
The sharing of life lived reaches Seo, even though her thoughts had been far away. A single tear tumbles from her lashes, for Roso’s story is a mirror to her own story. Yes, there are differences in the particulars, but moments and feelings weave through both lives that have led to this.
The days add to others as trust grows between them. Seo sees there is hope, freedom from the trauma that claws to keep her in the past. Seo begins to share her own experiences, unlocking buried treasure amongst the storms. They laugh and cry together as Seo’s dam breaks with emotions in motion like a tumbling stream. Roso and Seo meet others on their journey, and the circle of healing widens with infinite space and room to grow.
More light shines through the trees as Roso and Seo walk down to the beach. Birds call and waves roll pebbles in bubbly foam. Seo thinks of the pain that caused her to seek a new way to be, but then smiles as she feels the unconditional love she has gained. Hurt hearts healing together.
Roso and Seo spot Jerose sat on the shingle sand with a face like stone. They sit down by her side. The sea soothes with rhythmic pattern as Seo shares stories of her life. A single tear falls from Jerose’s chin. They are connected by their experiences, none of them are alone. Seo, Rosso and Jerose watch the sun set on a fiery horizon, the golden glow surrounds them and their friendship built on hope.