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Monika ([personal profile] peninhand) wrote in [community profile] chatsville2021-03-04 12:35 am

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Hey everyone! Monika here.

Last month has been very difficult on all of us. When I was down there, I saw a lot of people I'd never talked to before. Like me, they were there to save those of us who had been kidnapped. And then, a man I'd never seen before helped me when I was attacked, even though he had no idea who I am. Someone I didn't know was ready to risk his life for me. That made me realize even though we don't really know much about each other, we all share something. We know we shouldn't be here, we know what dangers we face. We're in this together, and amidst the misery this bond is something we should cherish. A thread that connects us and keeps us grounded in reality.

So I've been thinking perhaps we should get to know each other better! I'm planning to host a meeting sometimes within the coming weeks. Something for all of us to gather and get to know each other better. I'm not sure on the date and location yet, I'll communicate it later. And I know it's not easy for some people to talk. Sometimes you just don't know where to start. And formal introductions can only go so far.

That's why I would like you to write a poem and bring it with you. Don't worry about the form or the content. We're not trying to be Shakespeare here. Just put down your pen on the paper and let the ink flow. Write about what your heart tells you to. And then, share this poem of yours with everyone else attending. Think of it as a way to break the ice. I've made some of my best friends by sharing my love for literature in this manner. And I've learnt a lot about friends I already had by reading what they wrote down.

We'll also have lots of things to eat and drink. Normal and delicious things, not this place's usual fare. I hope to see a lot of you at the meeting!


-- Monika
thotsandprayers: (and dear lady please don't laugh)

@kiara, text

[personal profile] thotsandprayers 2021-03-04 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
What an interesting idea. I'll give it a shot.

[She's never written a poem before, so this'll be interesting.

Also just kind of checking in, hi, she's doing okay enough to text, so there's that.]
thotsandprayers: (is to become a human yourself)

[personal profile] thotsandprayers 2021-03-05 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Don't worry, I'm resting as much as I can. And thank you.

[She probably isn't resting as much as she should be, but it's still more than she's used to. So there's that.]
bowfaire: (the world we're gonna make)

un: claude

[personal profile] bowfaire 2021-03-05 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
It sounds like a good idea to me but poetry?

(That's it. That's the reply. He's intrigued but the idea of writing his own poem... oof.)
bowfaire: (Were meant for something)

[personal profile] bowfaire 2021-03-06 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't disagree.

(In fact, he agrees. He's fond of poetry for a reason, after all.)

But the idea of sharing something you've written is well... It's pretty personal.
bowfaire: (In my heart in my mind)

[personal profile] bowfaire 2021-03-07 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
(Would he really be Claude if he didn't downplay himself when convenient.)

And will you be sharing your own original work too?
bowfaire: (I found the strength)

[personal profile] bowfaire 2021-03-10 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
President of the Literature Club? I didn't know I was talking to someone so important.

No, really, it sounds like a good idea and like it could be a lot of fun, too. Who knows, we might even find out we have more in common than we thought.
bowfaire: (In my heart in my mind)

[personal profile] bowfaire 2021-03-13 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't say that. You did it every day and it sounds like you had a lot of fun doing it, too.

At least, you enjoyed it enough to want to do the same thing here. Sounds pretty important to me.
grice: (pic#14450947)

un: FALCOGRICE

[personal profile] grice 2021-03-05 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Should we bring some of the food to help, Miss Monika?
grice: (pic#14507211)

[personal profile] grice 2021-03-06 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Okay. I think I have something in mind already too.

When will this be again?
grice: (pic#14403262)

[personal profile] grice 2021-03-07 12:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you for doing this. Is it what you do for a living?
Edited 2021-03-07 12:02 (UTC)
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[personal profile] grice 2021-03-09 10:40 am (UTC)(link)
In that case, I can see you there! You must know a lot about literature if you were a president for it.
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[personal profile] grice 2021-03-12 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Romance. I like adventure, too.
sploosh: (Ideas)

un: Shiro-Kabocha

[personal profile] sploosh 2021-03-05 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)

I had been thinking about doing something similar. Not the poetry part, but the getting together. I've been building a cute little tiki bar at the house for having "cocktail parties". I figure since all the locals are anti-alcohol, we could have "cocktail parties" at my family's house as a way to meet up. Just a thought, if you still need a location. I've got some tropical themed invitations too. They're real cute.
Edited 2021-03-05 20:06 (UTC)
sploosh: (Hey!)

[personal profile] sploosh 2021-03-07 05:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course! I've got a kid at my house. We can even have a kid's room for the younger ones and they can play or whatever if the meeting gets long. We can have juice and soda and stuff for them. I may play devil's advocate to adults, but I'm not real big on corrupting minors.

I'll start putting together the invitations. We just need to choose a day. And I guess I should let my 'husband' know.
sploosh: (Oh wow)

[personal profile] sploosh 2021-03-09 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)

This is starting to sound like a great time, along with being useful! I'm sure my hubby will agree for the usefulness, at least. I think he's allergic to fun.

I'll get invites together, talk to Bruce, get some girls over to help set up.
Anything else I need to do on my end? Other than keep the locals out, of course.
righthandstand: (fascinating)

@okuyasu

[personal profile] righthandstand 2021-03-06 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
what kind of poem?

[This is his way of saying "yes." Of course he'll come for free food.]