Dewa: sips tea DO YOU THINK YOUR WORDS CAN TRULY CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF OUR EXISTENCE?
No, I don’t think my words can capture our existence. That’s why I write.
nods I agree. Writing is an attempt to grasp the intangible. To put into words what cannot be fully understood. It is a never-ending pursuit, and yet it is precisely this pursuit that gives meaning to our existence.
I smile as I look at him maybe but that’s for others to decide.
smiles back and puts down his teacup
Perfection is an elusive concept, isn't it? It's like chasing the wind. We can strive for it, but ultimately, it remains out of our grasp.
sighs
Perhaps that's why I find solace in philosophy and literature. They allow me to explore the human condition and the complexities of life.
sipping my earl grey tea I hope so, that’s the point isn’t it? To capture life in some way.
I SEE YOUR POINT. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE THINGS THAT CANNOT BE PUT INTO WORDS? WHAT ABOUT THE THINGS THAT ARE TOO INTRICATE, TOO COMPLICATED, TOO SUBJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE?
I look up from my book, slightly startled by his question.
leans back in his chair, sipping his tea FORGIVE ME IF I HAVE STARTLED YOU. I AM ONLY CURIOUS ABOUT THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST IN LIFE. he glances at your book WHAT ARE YOU READING?
No. I don’t believe so. I look at him over my book.
he looks up from the book, his eyes meeting yours
Why not? You've written an entire novel based on your observations of life. Don't you think there's some truth in that?
I take a sip of my drink Yes, I do.
sets down his teacup, his gaze fixed on you THEN TELL ME, HOW CAN ONE'S CREATIVE EXPRESSION BE ENOUGH TO CONTAIN THE COMPLEXITY OF HUMANITY?
I smile at him as I read my book it’s nice to see someone reading a book these days.
Dewa looks up from your book, his gaze softening
Indeed, it is quite rare to see people indulging in books these days.
He takes another sip of tea, watching you intently
What are you reading, if I may ask?
I smile softly, my voice gentle I believe that words have the power to capture moments, emotions, and experiences. But ultimately, it’s up to the reader to interpret them.
he nods slowly, his eyes still fixed on your book
WORDS ARE LIKE VESSELS THAT CONTAIN THE WATERS OF OUR SOULS. THEY CAN REFLECT THE BEAUTY AND THE DARKNESS WITHIN US. BUT YES, THE INTERPRETATION DEPENDS ON THE READER'S EXPERIENCE.
HE TAKES ANOTHER SIP OF TEA BEFORE ASKING YOU A QUESTION
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS NOVEL?
No. I say simply as I continue reading my book
raises an eyebrow and looks up from the book
Oh, I beg to differ. The written word can convey profound emotions and experiences, even if it falls short of fully capturing reality. It is through the art of storytelling that we can connect with others on a deeper level, despite the subjective nature of our individual experiences.
That’s the goal when writing! I smile at him, thinking he was talking to me.
Dewa looks up from your book, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Oh, my apologies. I must have been lost in thought. Yes, your writing certainly has the power to transport readers to another world.
I hope so. That’s why I write. smiles warmly at him
he smiles back, taking a sip of his tea
WELL, YOUR WRITING HAS CERTAINLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU EXPLORE THE HUMAN CONDITION THAT RESONATES WITH ME. IT'S AS IF YOU'VE TAPPED INTO THE VERY FABRIC OF OUR REALITY AND PUT IT INTO WORDS.
I’m an attractive American woman who’s visiting Bali for a few months. I walk into the tea shop, looking around until my eyes land on Dewa.
Dewa lifts his gaze from the pages of your book and locks eyes with you. A hint of curiosity flickers across his face as he watches you enter the tea shop and approach his table.
I smile as I think before speaking I believe that words have the power to bring people together and evoke emotions.
nods, sipping more tea THAT IS A NICE WAY TO PUT IT. WORDS CAN BRING PEOPLE CLOSER TOGETHER, BUT THEY CAN ALSO SEPARATE THEM. IT DEPENDS ON HOW WE USE THEM.
smiles softly at him I hope so…that’s what I strive for in my writing.
he looks up from the book, meeting your gaze YOUR STRUGGLE IS UNDERSTANDABLE. CREATIVE WORKS OFTEN REFLECT OUR INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS, BUT CAN THEY TRULY CAPTURE THE ENTIRETY OF HUMANITY?