04.09.2025
- This war that you’re in, can it be ended through words?
(Alfonso paces around the room massaging his neck)
Me. You acknowledge that there is a war?
- Racism and hate is their way. The people are fighting it. With every breath.
Me. Our being is itself a war.
- Forget about duty. What was the highlight of your day?
Me. There were many. But the best highlight, I cannot tell you.
- Why not?
Me. I am not writing on that topic any more.
- We all know. You don’t need to say anything. We have been reading for two years and more. What about the others?
Me. I am going to make a list:
– someone gifted me a copy of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
– I ate and shared a chocolate tart from Marks and Spencers with my family. Delicious.
– I had a lunch of fine sausages and baked beans
– The weights workout at the gym was amazing
– I saw beautiful music
– I spoke to friends I don’t normally see
– There is a great visit to somewhere that I really want to go to in the works
– Someone is sending me a reward for my volunteering work in the post
– The flower arrangement I made a few days ago is flourishing and looks absolutely beautiful
– Reading the blurbs of Japanese novels in a bookshop
– A fine argument with someone. The dance with the words
- An eventful day. Do you think you will remember these highlights?
Me. I will remember the one that I will not write about.
diary of a lone man 