For Louis the ornate desk carried too much weight, both visually and emotionally. It had belonged to his father, famous in a way, a fame Louis knew he himself would never attain nor want. The desk represented a desire for recognition in the world, to claim and take up space, that Louis’ reserved, introspective nature did not seek. Yet his love and admiration for his late father ran so deep that Louis could never part with the desk. Just as its presence uncomfortably filled his office, his father’s expectations for Louis in the world lay hidden, rooted in his soul.
Mary Wallace
22/1/2021 10:10:01 am
So often we feel pressure to meet expectations. The desk sounds lovely but you can achieve great things with a laptop on the couch.
Jennifer Duncan
22/1/2021 04:36:01 pm
The parent-child relationship is so complicated. You painted a really good word picture of how it sometimes plays out.
Sue Clayton
23/1/2021 02:06:27 am
So many children fail in the shadow of their parent's fame but Louis did not fail in his love and respect for his father.
David
23/1/2021 11:53:28 am
Great piece of writing. A lot of depth achieved in so few words. Comments are closed.
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