Cognizance/Observer

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> Say, "I guess you oversold it a little," then leave the bus
"I guess you oversold it a little," you mutter under your breath.
> Imagine a floating city above the clouds, and look out the window to see if it materializes.
You imagine a bright shining city above the clouds.
> Say "My name is Simone. What's the Sprawl? Why am I here?"
You’re not sure who to address, or where to look.
> Open my eyes
The world comes back as slowly as it left.

August 2020

> Close my eyes
The man continues speaking.
> You stare into the light without blinking, entranced by the luminescent abyss
The light blinds you, and you are infatuated with the way it is all-encompassing.
> Comfort the woman
You swim up to the woman, close enough to touch.
> Approach the woman, cautiously
You swim closer to the woman, and look at her mouth as she sings.
> Swim to the woman
The pain of the wailing woman’s screams lifted, you take your hands from your ears and begin to swim back down through the water towards the statue.
> Breathe in deep; allow the water to flow in your lungs and mind to silence
As you kick, you realize the surface is not in view.
> Swim up to get air
The air pouring out of you, you realize you don’t have much air left, and you’ve spent it all on that scream.
> Scream
This is all too much.
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