Gemotions

The news came through a mutual friend. My friend, Liam, texted me a photograph; he had run into someone with a tattoo of "Starlight Sonata," my most acclaimed piece. I found myself staring at the image, a strange mix of emotions swirling inside, a gentle eddy of confusion and a quiet understanding.

My apartment felt overly warm, so I wandered to the window and stared at the rain, which began slowly falling. I felt a heavy ache in my chest, but the sensation was not entirely unpleasant. I put my phone down, and let it rest.