Daguerreotype

Every molecule of your chest
Every breath that is left
A beautiful death
At a beautiful theme park
Now it’ll rot
But stand from the ground
Only blood, dirt and rusty steel will be found

I have memories
That I never made
I’m tired
But this is the game I have played
You know it looks like the oldest camera in the world
But as we spin around our own little bubble
I like it like that

It’s mechanical and huge
But I don’t have room
My eyes are bigger than my stomach
And I don’t know how to run it

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your title made me think of the only picture of Emily Dickinson...and it was done that way.
But this reminds me of a rollercoaster ride at Rivervew near Chicago...when we would drive by the park after it was defunct...and the ride was still there...rusted, broken, in disuse.
much like a relationship that I had once with a woman who who worked at Adventure Land...west of Chicago.
The cotton candy lady.
nostalgia has its life and beautiful death.
j.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

I don’t know why but I’m absolutely fascinated and I’m love with abandoned buildings, especially abandoned theme parks. Your story is so, so cool and I’d LOVE to have been able to be in driving distance to see that! Wow, that sounds like a dream for me, lol. Thank you for the review!

[Earthrise]

"My eyes are bigger than my stomach"

I pray I never have to learn this lesson again. As always, Cat, your writing is excellent, and stands apart from other offerings I see on this site. You have a unique voice, and it's one I love hearing

[Elizabeth]

I honestly love your writing so muchhh..love the use of imagery here

[Betty Hermelee]

you are reminiscing about a lost person who may have taken her last breath at this defunct amusement park.....nothing works anymore, old, rusty mechanics... and and old camera, perhaps not even functional; but one still has memories to keep.... and that's what matters now. A nostalgic trip to an empty place.
Nice write, Cat
Best, B

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! Your review is so appreciated, have a wonderful week.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!
Best, B