we so secretly envy people who communicate

we so secretly envy people who communicate

fiction
Edward w Pritchard

It seems so simple. Natural, authentic, that which brings about trust between a couple. As natural as walking to one with two good legs and plenty of balance.

We talk of simple communication. When it comes to couples we so secretly envy people who communicate. Where did we go wrong? When did it happen?

Here's what I wrote before on the subject:

argument

fiction
edward w pritchard

She and me. Final argument. She choose brass me plastic.

We talk of fixtures. Fixtures to swirl water down a drain. In a kitchen, fixtures to chase away the water that wasn't all used.

Brass will last, shine bright, function as intended and be there when the sink is gone. Plastic carries away the water.

Voices raised, no consensus possible, war by other means.