I can’t explain the pull – the way I’m drawn to you. I have tried to steer around this without success. There was a moment, feels like ages ago now, when you looked at me with so much feeling, fear instantly struck my heart. I was instantly caught in a current – pulled very quickly from the shore. I am not doing this again, I thought. I put my foot down. I succeeded for a time. But I’ve been back to square one for too long now. I don’t have the energy. The current is pulling me under.
This is an exercise in futility. I’m caught in a current that will only lead me to the worst possible outcome.
“Then you agree? It is insupportable.” – Anthony “Impossible” – Kate
We are now in a temporary break between the first & second parts of Bridgerton season 3. The show, which started in 2020, is not known for its historical accuracy – and yet, its a delightful way to see Regency England. The scene above is from season 2. And while it’s probably my favorite bit of dialogue from the 3 seasons (and Queen Charlotte’s spinoff) so far, it was nice to see one of the shows most beloved and important characters, move toward her own happy ending, in the first four episodes of season 3.
Each season centers around one member of the Bridgerton clan (8 kids). First season was Daphne, second Anthony, and now – Colin Bridgerton. And everyone’s favorite non Bridgerton – Penelope Featherington. There’s something deeply satisfying about the underdog getting her man. So this season will probably be a favorite. But the passion (and a little bit of hate) last season between the frustrating Anthony and the equally infuriating Kate Sharma, is unmatched (so far).
“You are the bane of my existence. And the object of all my desires.” Indeed.
Are you a Bridgerton fan? Have you read the books? I think I may skip the books. I’m enjoying this unrealistic take on historical fiction. ;)
Were you jealous? Did the way he smiled at me make you wonder? Were you uncomfortable with how close I stood to him? Did your mind race? Did it matter that when I stopped talking to him, that the first thing I did was to search for you?
We move in perfect tandem. Have you noticed? Did you know it feels like home? I was just wondering.
When I walked away from him, did you explore my face and eyes for a sign that you’re the one? Does it matter that you are? I was just wondering. Did it matter that I explained? Did it matter that I didn’t want to explain – but did. I owe you nothing. Does that matter to you?
Have you asked yourself how we got here? Did you wonder why you were jealous? You were, weren’t you? Were you uncomfortable that I was with him and not you? I was just wondering.
Do you feel flattered? Will it matter? Will it matter to you that I go home alone? Does that matter to you? I was just wondering.
Each day turns – it’s the same thing over and over – I go on alone. I could solve this matter quickly and easily. I have the upper hand. But the ball will not be be in my court, until the moment you stand on my doorstep.
Do you know why? I was just wondering. Do you know how happy we will be? You feel it all of the time. I know you do. Do you know how happy our song will be? I was just wondering.
I’ve recently discovered that some of my writing – to include this post (which I’ve now removed) have been plagiarized by others and at least one “Swift-tok” content creator. I’m super disappointed in this, but not exactly surprised. As a result, I’m removing much of my original content from my website, in terms of analysis and/or my creative writing until/unless content creators can give credit to those who inspire or contribute to their content.
As an English major, there were often times when a line in someone else’s analysis of a novel or poem inspired a research paper or my own analysis. But that credit was given. A group of my favorite SwiftTok creators will usually credit each other for ideas they may expound upon in their own videos. The last video I saw from this person she absolutely has not credited anyone for her ideas and used some of my content, word for word. Homey don’t play that.
So…if you come back for more or you saw a snippet of this and thought you’d use it . . . this is my message to you – credit writers, artists or other content creators if you use their work. If you’re here from an image search, I’m sorry I don’t have more to share. But I won’t have my words stolen because someone is trying to make cash on TT, from posting content and they don’t have their own original thoughts about such content.
You should be more careful about plagiarism because you may be copying one of your followers.
Finally, it’s very anti-Swiftian, to do something like this. As they say in my professional circles, “Go pound sand.
From The Black Dog Variant (CD) of TTPD…
Photo by Elaina M. Avalos. The use of the word “artifacts” is another tie to It Hits Different/Midnights.
Writing in the Margins 