I read stories of different kinds
One interesting theme that comes to my mind
Involves two protagonists living in eras different
Usually one living in a past century and one in the present
Similar in gender, age and their struggles as well
Both with similar yet different stories to tell..
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Two parallel stories, shifting from one to the next
Keeping the reader engaged by varying the context
It is a clever technique of writing, and I often find
With one of the two characters, my interest is more aligned
I love climaxes where the two stories intersect
And the past and the present are tied in a manner perfect..
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Giving free rein to my imagination, perhaps I could
Conjure up my alter ego who would
Hypothetically live in a bygone century
But in temperament and spirit would be similar to me
I could try to imagine her struggles parallel to mine
But obviously different, set in a different time…
I think it would be an intriguing exercise
During the process, I would prepare myself to be surprised..
Passion...unbridled 