Gemotions

Eliza walked through her garden, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows. She was the only person there. She’d decided to dig through a box of old papers, and uncovered a time capsule of emotions.

She found a letter she'd written to herself, years ago, full of hopes and promises. Now, reading it, she felt a strange dissonance, a sense of disconnect with the woman she’d become. The letter never left the desk.

The words felt like a mirror, reflecting a life that didn’t quite match the reflection. She felt a vague dissatisfaction, like the missing piece of a puzzle. A hummingbird zipped past her, but she didn’t notice.