limerence = intense infatuation, obsession

in a fit of anger, i shot up from bed and wrote down in detail your downfall. i burn the paper on my bathroom sink, pre-sprinkled with salt for protection. as the smoke rose, so did my anger.

indignation = anger provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

my friend came to see me this morning. she gave me a red bag of souvenirs from her recent trip to vietnam. it’s 7 in the morning, and we walked around the neighborhood, smoking as we make our way towards the bakery. we share a paper bag of freshly made bread, warm and crisp, soft...