Silt and Sinew
Silt settles between your teeth with the grit of grinding stone, forcing a rhythmic tension deep within the jaw. As you swallow against this heavy sediment, staccato pulses of light flicker behind closed lids like dying embers in a dark room. The cool metal spoon rests against your tongue, offering a singular point of stillness amidst the rising weight. This small friction provides a quiet anchor, grounding the body even as the internal architecture begins to shift.