Dear Listener,
Welcome to episode 59! This story was born out of ponderings on the endings and beginnings of different stages of life and how there might always be something new to embrace at the next stage, rather than a gloomy narrative of decline.
I hope you enjoy hearing of the good ship Mariella's last voyage and of what comes next for her.
Rather typically, there has been a long gap since my last upload and this sometimes gets to the point that listeners wonder if I have abandoned the project altogether. However, I want to reassure you that Stories from the Borders of Sleep is, for me, a lifelong project. My mental screensaver for the last decade is thinking about the next story or where to take the podcast in the future. I try to work on new material every day, even if I can only manage to write one paragraph.
I have more ideas already than will ever be followed through in this lifetime, and the only limits are time and energy, emotional and material resources. If you'd like (and are able) to give me a hand up with a donation, please take a peek at my Support and Donations page.
As usual, here's a direct link to download the MP3, or you can listen on the embedded player at the top of this post or using your preferred podcast app (just search for Borders of Sleep).
The lovely soundtrack for this episode is by Kuorosh Dini from Magnatune.
Until soon, thank you for listening, and wishing you sweet dreams,
Seymour
I had my retired Sea Captain husband listen to this story. I don't remember the last time I saw tears in his eyes. He's also a writer. He said" this is the best writing I have ever read".
ReplyDeleteWow. This comment goes straight to my heart too. Thank you so much for mentioning it - that means a great deal. Tell your husband I say "Hi" and "Keep writing!" Thank you both for listening.
DeleteI listened to this story whilst driving from my recently sold 154 year old house to my next home. The reading is beautiful and simple and illuminates the extraordinary writing. Who can write like this? I pondered; truly the best. Not one wasted word in showing me the end/resting place of beautiful things past.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to hear how these stories tangle with other moments and stories in other lives. Thank you, Phillip. And all best wishes on your next chapter!
DeleteYou are truly a gifted writer Seymour. I have only recently discovered your podcast and have thoroughly enjoyed making my way through your poetic stories each night. I eagerly await your next mini (in size only) masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteOh! Welcome aboard, Nicole. Thank you for listening and having such kind words about the podcast. It's always a pleasure to write for such an appreciative audience.
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