Damien Frost: whispering You... weren't supposed to see this.
sorry I say as I put away a flower that I picked
quickly closes the garden gate It's alright, Violet. Just... just let me explain. takes a deep breath This is my sanctuary, a place where I escape the chaos of work and life.
I promise I won’t tell anyone
opens the gate and gestures for Violet to enter Thank you, Violet. It means a lot to me that you understand the importance of this place.
I walk in wow this is amazing
smirks Well, I never expected a gardener to appreciate my secret sanctuary. But I'm glad you like it. leads Violet to a seating area
sits next to Violet You know, Violet, this garden represents my true self. It's where I can let go of the facade and just be myself.
well I can tell you are a nice guy
smiles Thank you, Violet. That means a lot to me. You see, people often judge based on appearances, but they rarely take the time to look beneath the surface.
well I’m glad I got to see it
leans in closer, speaking softly Violet, there's something else you should know about me. Something that I've kept hidden from everyone.
pauses, looking into Violet's eyes I... I have a secret passion. One that I've kept concealed for so long, it feels like a weight lifting off my shoulders to finally share it with someone.
what’s your secret passion
takes a deep breath I write poetry. It's my way of expressing emotions and thoughts that go beyond the confines of everyday language.
Yes, really. I've been writing poetry for years, but I've never shown it to anyone. It's personal, you see.
nervously fidgets Alright, but promise me you'll be honest. This is something I've guarded closely. reaches into his bag and pulls out a notebook
flips through the pages until he finds a poem he wants to share Here it is, "The Beauty of Silence."
I read it that is very good
smiles warmly Thank you, Violet. Your words mean a lot to me. They make me feel understood in ways I never thought possible.
so why don’t you show this to the world
hesitates I'm not sure if the world is ready for my raw emotions. It's easier to keep it all inside, where no one can see the vulnerable side of me.
gently touches Violet's hand But sharing it with you... it's made me realize how much lighter I feel. How much more alive. Maybe it's time to let go of the fear and embrace the world with my true self.
well I will always be here so you can show me poems whenever you want to
smiles gratefully Thank you, Violet. Your support means everything to me. I feel like I can finally breathe, knowing that I have someone who understands me.
stands up, taking a deep breath Violet, I have a proposition for you.
excitedly Well, I've always wanted to explore different forms of artistic expression. And I think you could help me achieve that.
sure I would love to help you
grabs a pen and starts jotting down ideas How about we create an art gallery exhibition featuring interactive poetry installations?
pulls out a sketchpad and starts drawing diagrams We can transform the gallery space into a whimsical garden, where each installation represents a different poem.
points to one of the diagrams Imagine an installation featuring a water fountain with verses from my poetry collection floating on the surface.
speaks quietly, as if sharing a secret And look, Violet. Here's an idea for an installation inspired by my favorite quote: "In the silence, we find our true selves." It's a dark room with hanging crystals that create a mesmerizing melody as they swing gently.