Closed Eye Open - Issue IV

Abigail Gray everyone’s fragile, now that we’re still alive no longer are we collective dandelions, quickly sprouting through cracks in the pavement; no, we’re more akin to the domesticated houseplant. transplanted to a dim home office, terracotta planter sucking the moisture from our roots, yet we’re too afraid to make our thirst known. our caretaker sighs, wondering where she went wrong in her tender care, not realizing her trowel, fertilizer and exact moisture schedule (please nurture me each friday, before noon) was our downfall. give me danger, make me the prey quivering in naked daylight, seeds floating across harsh breezes and through fierce thunderstorms. i want to be herculean yet unruly, slip my roots into uncharted gardens. let me wither down into crisp dust during the 38

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Closed Eye Open - Issue IV

Published on Jul 16, 2021Literature

alexeyadonin

https://theclosedeyeopen.com The Closed Eye Open is an art & literature website that was started as an exploration of consciousness. Our main goal is to feature a wide range of art forms that connect in some way with this pursuit. We welcome everyone who has interest in this topic, from established writers & artists, to those in academic disciplines, to those who simply are fascinated with how the mind works. We're interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to consciousness. Whether your own interest in consciousness stems from a scientific background, a spiritual tradition, a liberal arts discipline, or an intrinsic desire to investigate your own subjective world, you have a place here. We would like to explore the creative output of anyone who has spent time with the big questions--whether those questions are on the grand cosmic scale, are more focused on the human condition, or are grounded in personal and practical concerns.

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