Gutbloom
Gutbloom
Jul 22, 2017 · 1 min read

There is a scene in Pelle the Conqueror, where Erik and Pelle spend the day collecting seaweed on the beach. Erik tells Pelle about his dream of traveling to America to be “free.” In the scene, Pelle tells Erik that it is his birthday. Erik shakes his hand, pats him on the back, and says, “It’s your special day.” Then they go back to work.

I like your plans better.

I, too, am a crab-child. On my birthday, I try to eat the sea.

Gutbloom

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