He tiptoes to come close, and deliver a surprise. He grunts to express disinterest or disappointment. He slurps with a look of satisfaction, on the dining table.
He hammers and nails, to fix things around the house, even if it disturbs my writing. The whirr of the car engine reflects his mood for the day. He belts out a romantic number while driving, in his not-so-melodious voice. I prefer the radio instead.
His voice softens, almost breaking down, on hearing that his father is now terminal.
I know my spouse, more through the sounds he makes, than other expressions.
(99 words)
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Sounds tell us so much about each other and the world. What a gift sound is!
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I appreciate how you used sounds as a way to show the full dimension of a character. It’s clever and poignant.
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Thank you, Charli!
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That is beautiful Reena. You have made me think and I think it is the same for me. I particularly related to the hammering and nailing while you are trying to write.
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Great! Behavior and relationship patterns are the same across oceans. 🙂
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This is so true and touching, in a way.
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🙂
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