A Topologist's View of War and Marriage
Summary
A brief, fragmentary literary vignette about Cass and Dave's marriage set against the backdrop of an abstract, all-encompassing "War" whose definition and boundaries are contested. Cass, a military topologist, perceives the War as "everywhere dense" — always close regardless of location. The piece touches on differing perspectives about the War's nature while focusing on the intimate, quiet dynamic of the couple's relationship on their couch.
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There was a diversity of views regarding the War's beginning, sides, fronts, status, and aims.
As usual, Dave was on the other end of their not very large couch.
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