Jo Borrill

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“Fire And Ice” by Jo Borrill

Submitted to Contest #79

I cannot work out if it's fire or ice. I wonder which is worse. I like fire. Intrigue, mystery, dance. Warmth, comfort, destruction, voices which sooth. Ice crackles too, in a glass, when I am defeated. Rejuvenation. Relief. Quenchable.The sun is high in the sky. A beautiful day. The contrast inside is heavy and uncomfortable. I imagine rain is on the way.My gaze turns back to her. She is sitting very still, forward in her chair. Like she is waiting for me to pounce. Guarded and cautious. Unsmiling.I settle for ice. Burning ice, like when yo...

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