... in which Valya reflects on her sad life, the transience of existence, and becomes imbued with love for nature Valya sat on a bench, slightly pulling her slender legs under herself in short leather boots with faux fur lining...

... in which Lyonya becomes disillusioned with love and humanity, yet realizes all the benefits of skiing. Lyonya woke up because it was too cold in the room. Shivering, he tried to tuck his frozen feet under the blanket and...

Of you and tiny rooms  where dripping taps  curate yearning museums  beside the kitchen sink     Of ellipses...eclipse of rain behind madness,   we rise as sunrise  saluting never-ending noon,  what lies beyond was the moon   underneath blankets, undressing    Of you and travelling in (f)light  literary terrorists aboard fighter...