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6.

“You are sleeping on the earth and wake up for the very first time”

Is the prompt for this exercise. All of us watch the masked actor.

The moment she leans in on herself, the plane of attention is broken.

“I now believe that this world is nothing more than a means

Of being in another,” writes Kristin Prevallet.

Swallows tuck in underneath the awning.

We drink espresso with lemon, sugar, and ice.

For siesta we drive down to the beach,

Swim, then talk, before returning to work in our studios.

I can’t stop asking obvious questions.

What place is this?

Spain. We spoke together in Spanish.

When Inma grows tired of my questions, we stare off into the sea.

She tells me she lost her young daughter, no explanation.

“But, Sally, life is not sad,” and I can feel the effort in her turning.