Gemotions

A vague ache settled in David's lower back as he surveyed the dishes piled high in the sink. He leaned against the counter, the cold porcelain doing little to soothe the discomfort. The thought of soap and water, of scrubbing and rinsing, felt utterly exhausting. The news on the television blared from the living room; his sister was making dinner for them. He knew he should help, but the thought of moving felt like an immense burden.

He dragged himself into the living room, grabbing a glass of water, and watching his niece, Sarah, color. On the floor sat a drawing with a man with three arms. He was in a spaceship. Sarah had declared the man was named “Zip”. On the right of the paper, next to Zip, was a character she called “Sparkle”. Sparkle was drawn with a multitude of colors and had a very weird expression. David felt his energy leave him as he sat on the couch.