After a millenia of memories, cast into the universe, I gathered each one in the palm of my hand. Every star was an epic love, every planet, a hope of something new, every moon, a dream turned into reality. Everything else — the infinite expanse of darkness — was where you belonged. I squeezed out every last bit of your darkness until nothing remained but light.
© Sarah Doughty
For the Word-High July Prompts
of Filipino words,
hosted by Rosema and Maria.
Gigil – (v.) undeniable urge to pinch or squeeze
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Thank you! 😊
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IT´S A-MA-ZING!!!! 😮
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Aw, thank you! 😊
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Oh my gosh that last line just stuns me ❤ It's perfect.
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Aww, thank you so much! 😊 😊
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beneath the beautiful words lies the kilig-inducing meaning! ❤
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That’s what I was hoping for! Thank you! 😊 😊
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that’s a bulls-eye for you! 😀
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😊😊😊😊
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❤ ❤ ❤
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Reblogged this on Still Another Writer's Blog.
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I like this one…
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MARVELOUS!
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Thank you! 😊
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This was stirringly beautiful, silence in darkness rippled by echoes of light. You make each of your little pebbles skip across a wide expanse of water with marvelous skill. I loved this piece.
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊
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you say so much in so few words. I’m envious
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It’s taken a long time to practice to develop that skill. Trust me, it didn’t happen overnight.
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I am honored. Thank you.
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I really like this, it speaks to me a lot and it is very beautifully written.
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Awww! Thank you! 😊
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I like the shifting of scale, and how behind all the darkness you focus on the light.
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Yes, exactly! Thank you! 😊
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Oh Wow, this is beyond fabulous!!
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Oh thank you! I’m honored!
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You’re writing is wonderful, and I apologize that I don’t get around to your blog very often–“old and lacking energy” are my well-worn but true excuses.
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No worries at all! Thank you for the kindness!
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You’re very gracious–thank you, and I’ll try to see you more often 🙂
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I’ll be happy to see you!
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🙂
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Love this! Just wanted to also add that the Filipino word is missing a letter — it should be “Gigil”
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You are right. I apologize, I’ll make the correction.
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No worries! And if you are so inclined, I wrote a whole post about words like “Gigil” https://libromance.com/2016/06/19/emodiversity-allthefeels/ 🙂
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It was a pleasure to read that post!
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Beautiful ink Sarah!
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Aw, thank you! 😊 😊
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Another exceptional piece written by the one and only Sarah. Boy, am I so happy that I came across your blog. Your words keep me coming back for more like a moth to a flame.
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Awww, thank you! 😊 😊
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Of course 🙂
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well, hello moon lover. this line ‘killed’ me, “the infinite expanse of darkness — was where you belonged. I squeezed every last bit of your darkness until nothing remained but light.” sheer brilliance!
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Awww, thank you! 😊 😊
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always!
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The beauty of this piece killed me. Wonderfully written ❤
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Awesome piece!! 🙂
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Incredible words.
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Wonderful piece. Wowoooo
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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Sarah please don’t post this. I think on the last line you meant OF. I am not the grammar poliuce but I don’t want any stains on your writing or blog. After you correcvt I will comment again. So please don’t post this
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My autocorrect hates me. I apologize for the error. I’ve corrected it! Thank you for letting me know! 😊
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I didn’t want it to be public. I ADORE your blog and your writing. I didn’t want any blemishes. Sorry for pointing it out.
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No worries at all. Thank you for pointing it out. 😊
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