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A Tale of Two Blogs

By Kemble Scott

 

Gina
Monday, May 1st, 2006


Sartre once said, “The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.”

Oh Jean-Paul, while this might be so, we don’t have to embrace what we see.

I was hit with that epiphany last night when I was confronted with a vision of myself. It was like a long stare in the mirror. I put my hand on my chest, aghast. Is that really who I am?

Steven was included in the same portrait. Relentlessly comfortable in his own skin, he appeared so strong and confident beside me. In his eyes I can surely witness the depths of humankind – millions of years reside in his soul. It is all there for the whole universe to see.

Would others say the same of me? As I gave myself a good study, I realized how little I know about my own true self. Introspection is one thing, but to be able to step back and be an observer of yourself – as if you are a third person – that is an opportunity rarely afforded us.

I must chew on this some more. I’m not sure I liked what I saw of myself. I am left confounded and perplexed this morning. I am vexed now to know how others view me.

Look not into the mirror, dearest readers, unless you are fully prepared to see thyself.


Steven
Monday, May 1st, 2006


Last night Gina and I made a porn! 

 

Copyright © 2006 Kemble Scott

Kemble Scott is an editor at SoMa Literary Review. Kemble’s debut novel SoMa is coming soon from Kensington Books.

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