things that have lost their power
Feel free to add new items to the list.
snow in May
a light bulb in my bathroom
a black hole
Bush after the last election
a father who lied to his children
a river in the last part
my motivation to learn English
a man after runing
a broken car engine
an old battery
radio as one of the mass media
a supermodel in her 50s
stories for a teenager
a used bus ticket
1 a tsunami, as soon as it caused havoc inland and retreated to the ocean
2 horse chestnut trees around Rynek with their roots entombed in stone enclosures
3 dreams, half-remembered by midday
4 an injured toe nail that stopped growing
5 seeds exposed to heat or humidity
6 a politician involved in a scandal (except this country)
7 rock musicians, when they start going dotty at thirtysomething plus
8 a bird that hit the mirrored glass wall of a skyscraper
9 the word kurwa, and numerous other swear words
10 champagne, left uncorked for an hour
11 my own invention, the moment this list reached item 10
beautiful summer when I have to work
hard rock concert when I’m the oldest fan
Christmas present when I know what is inside before opening
birthdays since I’ve realised that I’m REALLY getting older
Chylińska (Lady Aga)
congratulations on my daughter’s birth during my beloved grandma’s funeral
New Year’s Eve when all my best friends are abroad
Great, old bands after big come back
my faith in real love