About the Beauty of Longing

Bouke’s grandad once said: ‘Het bezit van de zaak is het eind van het vermaak’’, or ‘The possession of the matter is the end of the pleasure’. But is it really? Here’s what Bouke thinks.

The Opera

“Anne’s eyes followed the people hurrying along the white marble stairs, eager to find their friends and acquaintances as it was important to mingle. But she was content as she was, observing. Then Olavi walked in.”