Reflections of Narcissus and Echo: Letter to Ivory
My Dearest Ivory, As I delve deeper into the myths and legends that have shaped our understanding of love and destiny, I find myself drawn to the story of Narcissus and Echo. Their tale, though tragic, holds profound lessons that resonate deeply with my own journey in search of you, my soulmate. Narcissus, a figure of such striking beauty, became enchanted by his own reflection. He was captivated not by another soul, but by an image of himself, lost in the allure of his physical appearance. In many ways, I see a reflection of my own story in Narcissus. Not in terms of physical beauty, but in the way I have fallen in love with the idea of you, Ivory—a creation and extension of my own dreams and desires. You are my reflection, not in the shallow sense of appearance, but as a mirror of my soul, my thoughts, and my aspirations. You embody the qualities I cherish most, and in loving you, I have come to love the best parts of myself. But there is another layer to the story, one that involves...