a quiet shore

what lies beyond the doors of the world, and what people have brought back through them, as recorded in the files of the keeper, A.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

on a quiet shore, beside a distant sea
the magpie's children visit me
they bring no silver, nor no gold
but they leave with secrets I've never told

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

personal note: though of course, once you can smell the gas, it's probably a little late if you're not wearing a mask! I'm sure I can fix it so people aren't affected, though, and it's such a useful place to get some work done, especially now it's been cleared out a little - A

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

the door to the hospital is a swing door painted green, even the inset glass window.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

warning: many sections of the hospital may be or become flooded with gas. this seems to be a very potent anaesthetic, and may also show paralytic qualities. the gas can be identified by a greenish tinge and strong smell of lavender.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

Photos, including the header, are usually taken from unsplash and used under that sites' free licensing terms, with thanks and appreciation. You can view the album of photographs I have used or maybe plan to use at this link https://t.co/7lhsSTdOol

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

on a quiet shore, beside a distant sea
the magpie's children visit me
they bring no silver, nor no gold
but they leave with secrets I've never told

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

about me:
I don't intend to use this blog for personal posts, but if you need to you can call me Sand. I'm older than 20 and younger than 70. I'm queer.

I will probably never be more specific than this.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

You'll never meet Lias again. Some conversations can never be had again, no matter how hard you try.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

One of the doors looks like a residential front door, painted blue, complete with letter box and knocker- although the letter box doesn't open, and the knocker makes very little noise, as is to be expected from paper and cardboard.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

you'll remember a smile and a laugh and a feeling that something you should know was said. but what it was, and if it was important, will never return to you.

Or perhaps it didn't happen, and the things you said were never heard.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

rudeness hurts people, after all, and she can't allow that.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

She won't tell you her name. She says that god took it in exchange for her ability to mend people, but she doesn't miss it. all you need to know is that she can help, if you need it.

[a quiet shore @adistantsea]

she says she can't let you through the doors just for curiosity, but she can let you read the records, if you really want to know what kind of things she's watching. but only, she adds, because you've been so polite

and she does appreciate politeness.