Married (2283 hits)
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Submitted by Circe <fickle.muse.at.gmail.com> (View user info) at 2005-05-30 12:10:26 EDT
The lamp is on - pink now, instead of green, because we compromised - and the light is soft and the bed is warm and he has one arm thrown over my hip. When he kisses my shoulder I grin and make that soft little back of the throat sound that means I'm happy.
The redhead had this peasant top she used to wear with no bra, and when I saw her in it for the first time I just gave her that look, the one that says "Later, you're mine", and she smiled and that delicious little ass wriggled as she walked away. And later came, and so did she, and she tasted like saltwater and cream and I remember how she said my name.
He's scratching my back, slow and steady, because I like it. Afterwards we'll switch and I'll rub his back in warm slow circles because he likes that, and that's how it works, and that's how it is. He's all warm up against me and I shift and he presses and we both laugh softly because we're married and this is how it was supposed to be from the beginning.
There was a man I knew once. He drove a van that was falling apart and he had long hair and a long coat and black desert boots, and he wrote a song about a budgie that killed Kermit. His eyes were like cigarette holes in paper and his mouth tasted like Jack Daniels and when we fucked in the van on the beach he came into me and the waves crashed on the shore and there was a screwdriver in the back of the van that was pressing into the back of my thigh.
When he kisses the back of my neck I shiver and tell him to quit that, I'm reading, and he shouldn't distract me or I'll turn illiterate. He asks me how he'll be able to tell the difference. I kick his ankle and he feigns agony.
I found him on the beach with a fifteen year old girl, the night of my eighteenth birthday. My stomach was high and swollen with our child and he was in her, and on her, and a bottle of Southern Comfort lay on the beach near her shirt. They were fucking like animals when I landed on his back with both knees on the white beach near the black water and the smell of her booze breath and "You can't call me that", little girl pouting by the seaside.
He's asking if he can turn the light out because the sheer wattage is blinding him, and he'll never be able to work again due to Reading Lamp Induced Blindness. I accuse him of making that up. He assures me that it's a real problem, that thousands of people suffer in Europe every year due to wanton overuse of Reading Lamps by their inconsiderate wives.
That time she cried after we fucked, because she didn't want to leave. The way his eyes looked when he said he loved me. The fish we bought together, the promises we made, two dozen faces flicker past and two dozen mouths say the same words and HERE and NOW
I switch the lamp off and turn to face him. He asks me what I'm thinking of and I tell him "Nothing important."
And my bra is tangled with his jeans on the floor. And this is safe harbour.
User Reviews
Submitted by Fey (user info) at 2007-04-17 17:45:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by jinhenkim (user info) at 2005-07-13 02:33:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
oy vey
Submitted by tyebud (user info) at 2005-07-13 01:53:10 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-06-13 07:43:45 EDT (#)
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Between the lines between the sheets. +++
Submitted by Askari (user info) at 2005-06-13 07:17:19 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Really pink? and I liked the green one (okay I lied when You ask me for an opinion, just for Ten though)
Submitted by Bizdorph (user info) at 2005-06-02 14:22:49 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Absolutely brilliant.
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-06-02 07:10:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I like this- it's nicely written. Thanks again Circe.
Submitted by TonyMontana (user info) at 2005-06-02 06:29:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
this was fucking weak. like your husband's erections.
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2005-06-01 16:54:19 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
here we go again...
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-06-01 16:34:22 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Safe harbour is when you'll both start farting in bed and be ok with it.
Very very good post.
Submitted by jumpinjellyfish (user info) at 2005-06-01 15:59:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I think I've said this before...you're the best writer on Uber.
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2005-06-01 12:58:06 EDT (#)
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Fucking awesome, thanks
Submitted by Circe (user info) at 2005-06-01 12:43:56 EDT (#)
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BigMike - that's the best offer I've had in years... including a marriage proposal.
Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2005-06-01 11:34:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I love the way this is written.
Deeply and emotionally.
Someday Circe, just you and me, a couple of nice cold drinks, and a few hours to talk. No kids, no spouses, no distractions. Just to talk.
What a fine time that would be.
Submitted by MickGinny (user info) at 2005-06-01 11:21:16 EDT (#)
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its not nice when pregnant girls jump on your back when you are peenering.
Submitted by stardamage (user info) at 2005-06-01 09:47:43 EDT (#)
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Jesus fucking holy shit christ.
You? are awesome. In every sense.
Submitted by Jungle_Jimanee (user info) at 2005-06-01 09:23:44 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Crying for the second time today: . Didn't know that you get bored of welling up with emotion, but I think i'm getting there; my eyes hurt.
Submitted by Deidra (user info) at 2005-06-01 00:39:37 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by girlintheworld (user info) at 2005-05-31 17:36:38 EDT (#)
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Jenny Boully. "The Body". Read it.
Submitted by Razor (user info) at 2005-05-31 16:04:21 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Ducky (user info) at 2005-05-31 14:37:44 EDT (#)
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Submitted by pandora (user info) at 2005-05-30 23:36:26 (#)
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Evocative
Submitted by lucid (user info) at 2005-05-31 13:14:00 EDT (#)
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Nothing says romance like Southern Comfort, old Vans and screwdrivers in your ass.
Submitted by wookie (user info) at 2005-05-31 11:57:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Teephphah (user info) at 2005-05-31 11:55:35 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
It's sad and happy and beautiful and ugly and sexy and, well, sexy.
Great. Just great.
Submitted by icarus1987 (user info) at 2005-05-31 09:50:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
While the character toggle needs a little tweaking, you've combined quality writing with a great concept.
Submitted by shandythedog (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:58:16 EDT (#)
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i'm not sure where my dislike of your 'grin' usage stems from - it may be quite unwarranted.
i will try and investigate further, but now i'm struggling iwth the lovely task of correcting wife's uni essay. it will take fukcing hours. at least she lets me smoke inside though.
Submitted by Soley_Trinity (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:57:46 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:49:32 EDT (#)
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A little tough to follow although I like the concept.
Submitted by Circe (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:41:16 EDT (#)
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shandy - exactly, and thanks for the advice
I think it's because I smile when I'm pissed off or very very upset, so the use of that word to me doesn't convey warmth, but I'll work on it.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:36:17 EDT (#)
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Submitted by shandythedog (user info) at 2005-05-31 08:19:07 EDT (#)
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good choice of images. the booklight business contrasts very well and conveys alot.
i also like the slightly ambigious quality this has. there is a violent and rough quality to being cummed into in the van with the waves crashing that is unpleasant, but at the same time it is exciting and powerful.
so while it is obvious the narrator is happy in the safe and cosy harbour she has found, there is also a sense that being out in the wilds had its appeal too. on the one hand there is a feeling of relief to be away from all the rough stuff and to have found something deeper and more nurturing, on the other a feling of nostalgia.
is that what you had in mind?
one thing - please stop using the word grin. you use it constantly, and i don't like it. here for example, i wuld much prefer 'smile'.
Submitted by Awko (user info) at 2005-05-31 07:47:47 EDT (#)
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Submitted by thorpe (user info) at 2005-05-31 05:43:14 EDT (#)
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Dude
Submitted by Coyote (user info) at 2005-05-31 05:22:41 EDT (#)
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You rule.
Oh, and don't even think about altering your writing to make it clearer for the mentally challenged.
Submitted by pandora (user info) at 2005-05-30 23:36:26 EDT (#)
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Evocative.
Submitted by SilvrWolf (user info) at 2005-05-30 23:03:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Circe (user info) at 2005-05-30 21:33:01 EDT (#)
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Wow.. I wasn't expecting people to be confused.. I apologise.
It's alternating paragraphs, past vs present, reflected in the tense.. past tense vs present tense. So 1, 3, 5, etc are about my husband, and 2, 4, 6, etc were about past lovers.
Sorry about that. I'll try and be clearer in future.
Submitted by Pentameter (user info) at 2005-05-30 21:10:56 EDT (#)
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Yes.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-05-30 20:10:35 EDT (#)
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You consistently give me wood...even when I'm not sure what the fuck you're talking about here.
Submitted by transhuman (user info) at 2005-05-30 20:04:22 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by lojope (user info) at 2005-05-30 19:53:13 EDT (#)
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*in awe*
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-05-30 19:29:08 EDT (#)
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great
Submitted by simple_catalyst (user info) at 2005-05-30 18:21:04 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by thecaes (user info) at 2005-05-30 18:04:31 EDT (#)
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No, I can't leave it at that.
Fuck, you're brilliant. There, that feels better.
Submitted by thecaes (user info) at 2005-05-30 18:03:32 EDT (#)
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We've discussed this.
Submitted by Feijuada (user info) at 2005-05-30 17:25:43 EDT (#)
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He's still cheating on you!
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-05-30 17:16:31 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
uh, yep.
Submitted by Captain_Cool (user info) at 2005-05-30 16:43:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Great writing!
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-05-30 16:02:55 EDT (#)
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You must have had your computer on speed dial or somtin.
Submitted by AsshOly (user info) at 2005-05-30 15:41:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
You know, there arent many people on this site who can leave me wondering what the hell you were just talking about but still in a state of awe of your writing ability. You just kick that much ass.
I feel bad using the word 'ass' on the same page as one of your posts. You see what I mean?
Submitted by ParlorTrick (user info) at 2005-05-30 15:29:25 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Words like a warm blanket on a cool night.
- Excellent.
Submitted by Loren1 (user info) at 2005-05-30 15:23:31 EDT (#)
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Beautiful. You are very talented.
Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2005-05-30 15:07:01 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by JHoersten2 (user info) at 2005-05-30 15:06:09 EDT (#)
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i hate -2's. dont you?
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-05-30 14:35:02 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Chillax (user info) at 2005-05-30 14:24:29 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
*tries to screw head back on straight*
Bluurughgh. +2, definately.
Submitted by missflibble (user info) at 2005-05-30 14:18:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
wow. i liked that muchly.
Submitted by chipolatte (user info) at 2005-05-30 14:06:20 EDT (#)
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Gah. Marriage. Gah.
Submitted by Crystle (user info) at 2005-05-30 14:03:58 EDT (#)
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very nice.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2005-05-30 13:53:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I really liked this.
I'm not sure why.
It was kind of like poetry written as prose.
Damn you are good.
-Dave
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2005-05-30 13:11:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I can tell when you've sat and listened to the pygmies of poetry - as they've whispered in your ear and tickled your brain with sad and pretty pictures.
You wrote this in bed? While he slept? Is that right?
This has that whole 'late night when everyone else is asleep and the the only sound is the soft hum of modern appliances and the gentle breathing of your one true love as they sleep safely in your bed beside you' thing going.
Good stuff.
Submitted by ICO (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:53:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Nice way to restart Uber.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:52:06 EDT (#)
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Circe, may I say that I just love ya?
May I please?
I can?
Oh, good then...
Submitted by Mr-Boo (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:50:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
nicely written
Submitted by Snypavat (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:48:37 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:35:50 EDT (#)
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Write a book and I'll buy it.
Jesus, scrawl something on a used tissue and I'll buy it. Send me your used toothpicks and extraneous bodily fluids.
Submitted by SiskelandFatboy (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:24:29 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I enjoy reading your posts.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:20:01 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
You know why you're great? Because your words flow, the mesh... in a post where you talk about sex, your words seem to be making love to each other.
I know that previous statement might seem vapid, but it's really the feeling I get from your writing.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:13:56 EDT (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Circe (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:13:51 EDT (#)
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Heh.
Yay.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:12:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
(I haven't read this yet, but I wanted to offer you my congratulations on your posting speed)
Submitted by Herpes (user info) at 2005-05-30 12:11:38 EDT (#)
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circe7797 (12:11:12 PM): first post!
circe7797 (12:11:13 PM): ha
Dumb Bitchez (12:11:35 PM): You're such a whore.
circe7797 (12:11:40 PM): hahaha