Fireflies in the Dark: Chance Meeting with a Long-Lost Love

This poignant piece chronicles a serendipitous reconnection between old friends, sparked by a vivid dream. This is literary non-fiction. The narrator's search for R, a figure from their past, leads to an unexpected reunion after three decades. Their meeting in South Africa is described with profound mindfulness, emphasising the preciousness of rediscovered connections and the ineffable nature of such experiences. The author weaves in poetic references, particularly from Pablo Neruda, to express the depth of emotion and the magical quality of this chance encounter.

Cover photo of the author/narrator and R. Property of the author. In the 1970's.