I nodded ascent and began to stare. Of course, I did. I always followed Grandfather’s instructions. As did almost everybody else. 

I concentrated on the flame. Grandfather spoke, but what, I cannot remember. Then I heard him move. He stopped, spoke again, and walked slowly on. Now I lost track of him, lost to the flame. The flickering grew brighter and brighter, the darkness around me swelled. Suddenly, I was aware that the blackness held within it colours that changed in waves. But still I stared. And then I could smell…Grandmother’s perfume, a bonfire of leaves, then new-mown grass, freshly fallen snow…. I tried desperately hard to remember them all, I knew that this was something Grandfather would want to know. 

I awoke sometime later. Grandfather had draped a travel blanket across my shoulders. It was warm and tickly. When he saw me stir, he got up from his chair by the dying fire. “Bed, I think, yes?” 

As he tucked me in, I told him of the colours (gold, blue, red, and green) and the smells, although by then I couldn’t be certain of any. He smiled. “Good.” 

In the doorway, he stopped, silhouetted against the landing light. “Next time, no candle. You are ready to see.” 

He was right. I did. I still see them now. 

As above, so below. 

Music & artwork – Andrew Sherwell 

Mastering – Stephan Mathieu 

With thanks to Ophelia, Cameron, James Armstrong, Steve Fors, Paul SMR, and Stephan Mathieu for constant support and friendship. 

“As the shadows closed in, the stars came out.” Derek Jarman 

Releases December 4, 2020

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