The vocabulary of missing feelings: Nostromia

Nostromia=nostalgia of a gastronomic nature. That sudden and somewhat unexplained urge to eat something one has eaten in the past.

Example: as I was driving back home, after bringing my child to his kindergarten, I found myself suddenly wishing to eat a nice Middle Eastern Taco. It was quite early in the morning and there was no external logical incentive for this nostromia. Maybe it was this flu I was suffering from, that caused my immune system to broadcast a "we need protein and fats, quick! on double !" to my aware mind ? or was it the non-stopping rain that caused me to wish for a quick meal that makes one warm and fuzzy ? One way or another, this wave of Nostromia was too strong for me, and I found myself driving around, seeking a place to satisfy my nostromia. Sadly, I did not find one, and headed home.  Having a morning ruled by an unsatisfied nostromia is no fun. Happily, now it is noon, restaurants and fast food places are opened, and here I go !

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Midnight's call

'twas midnight's call

that I heard,

it must have been bad

to avoid that fall. 

'twas midnight's grace

that I felt, 

over my heart

as I departed from that other place. 

'twas morning's shades 

that embraced me, 

when I cried, 

sleeping tight, engulfed in the nightmares of the chosen path

fearing my other selves horrid wrath 

there I lied 

till morn 

but even now 

awaken

I am torn.



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