Not being a person with a natural leaning toward politics,
some of the goings-on in the world of writing baffle me. I’m confused why a
love story can’t just be a love story. You know…a story about two people
meeting, discovering each other, and attempting to join their paths on their
journey through this life. Must every story make a political statement?
I guess I’m a big disappointment to the folks that answer,
‘yes’.
I like happy endings. I thought I had one, but maybe I
don’t. Fifteen years ago, I was sure I had it, and if I’d ended my life story
there, it would have been with the time honored HEA. Would that have made the
last decade, with all its trials and tribulations invalid somehow? Does a firm
belief in the happily ever after taint my all future tomorrows? Depends on how
jaded you are.
To those of us with long-term partners, we’re privileged to
see them at their worst. Yes, privileged. When my mate acts like an ass, I see
someone no one else ever does. It’s a singular honor bestowed in complete trust
that I will not withdraw my love and affection over some meaningless behavior.
If you don’t get that about your partner – grow up. You’re not so perfect
either.
The stories he could tell on me….but that’s another blog.
NOT.
In the quest to write a love story with honest, believable
characters, a writer draws on all of life’s experiences. We know shy people who
walk around with a chip on their shoulder to cover up the shyness, and people
who hide their inner fear, and pain, with outward bravado. And we know kind,
caring people with the patience of Job that no amount of stress seems to
affect. I bet their partners could tell stories, too.
We are all made unique, thank God. So instead of trying to
make political statements with my stories, I choose to make people statements.
I hope I portray them with all their bad behaviors, contradictions, and shining
moments. Good side, bad side, and human
side. Mature, immature, perfect and imperfect all rolled together into one
person.
Just like you and me.
Rayne
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