I read this forward (top to bottom), backwards (bottom to top) in paragraphs, like a film being played forwards/backwards. Then I read the whole thing backwards word by word. Reaction reading this? 1) Panic then relief that I retired a couple of years early. 2) I have no idea how I managed to survive 38 years with that kind of pressure. 3) Disbelief and sadness that I went into it in the first place. Glad it's over.
I read this forward (top to bottom), backwards (bottom to top) in paragraphs, like a film being played forwards/backwards. Then I read the whole thing backwards word by word. Reaction reading this? 1) Panic then relief that I retired a couple of years early. 2) I have no idea how I managed to survive 38 years with that kind of pressure. 3) Disbelief and sadness that I went into it in the first place. Glad it's over.
I LOVE this as an approach to the piece. So interesting. And, yes: lots of feelings. Glad that you ended on the gladness.