"Dear Vestibular System": Stéphane Bonvin writes to his organs
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Stéphane Bonvin writes a personal piece addressed to his "vestibular system."
- The text uses intimate and metaphorical language to describe love, connection, and existence.
- The publication "Le Temps" publishes various opinion pieces reflecting diverse viewpoints.
In a piece titled "Dear Vestibular System," Stéphane Bonvin addresses his own inner workings with profound intimacy. The text, published by Le Temps, uses evocative and deeply personal language, describing connections that transcend the physical: "Hand in hand. Mouth to mouth. Chest to chest. Skin to skin. Pelvis to pelvis. But not only! Because also heart to heart, eyes to eyes, forehead to forehead, brain to brain…"
Bonvin explores themes of love, fidelity, orgasm, friendship, sex, intelligence, passion, purity, synchronicity, and eternity. He portrays souls as simultaneously bare and kindred, suggesting a profound unity and shared existence. The writing delves into the complex interplay of physical and emotional bonds, framing them within a context of deep spiritual and intellectual connection.
"Le Temps" clarifies that such chronicles, opinions, and op-eds reflect the perspectives of their authors and not necessarily the newspaper's official stance. This approach allows for a diverse range of voices and viewpoints to be presented to the readership, fostering a broader dialogue on various subjects.
Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.