Java Head

Laurel Ammidon reflects on her recent transition from childhood to adolescence, contemplating the significance of chairs in her life. Once viewed as lively companions, her perception shifts as she turns eleven, leading to a sense of loss for the imaginative connections she had with them. This poignant moment captures her struggle with growing up and the melancholy that accompanies the abandonment of childhood fantasies. The narrative explores themes of maturity, nostalgia, and the comfort of familiar objects amidst the complexities of growing older.