Suburbs

Many of us live in the suburbs, in residential communities that are close enough for daily commuting to a city. Suburbs feel safer, more detached—while still allowing us to rely on the larger city.

At times, I have lived in the suburb of Despondency—on the outskirts of the city of Darkness. I have also lived in the village of Hope—nearby the city of Light.

Both suburbs have allowed me access to the big cities while lulling me into a false state of complacency. It allows me to retain some sense of identity, to stay uncommitted, to not really belong—since I’m just a commuter. 

I would never intentionally live or work in the city of Darkness, so why would I reside in the suburb Despondency? My wish is to live and work in the city of Light, so the suburb of Hope seems like a good place to start.