Burnt Palms

Have you ever burnt your palms? The pain is unbearable and you feel like you’re going to be useless till the end of time. Strangely enough, that’s not at all the most memorable part of the experience. Sometimes, you see things you don’t want to. You’re faced with them, like merciless hurricanes out to get your soul. You feel cornered, attacked, and isolated from this vast universe. Your eyes will shut close from the intensity and you’ll pray the noise ends at some point. Remove your arms, dear friend, you have no need for defense. You’ll realize, when you open your eyes and feel your heartbeat once more, that you’ve changed. My Burnt Palms by James Salter is a wonderful read that will leave you in tears, yet motivated to turn to the next page!