Here Be Dragons

Nov 05, 2010 07:12


Uncertainty is stringy and tough to chew, with a spicy tang that makes your heart race faster, like caffeine.

Uncertainty tastes like cloves.

I sit in the cavernous, concrete waiting room. I fight the urge to go to the bathroom again. I am waiting for The Director.

The Director is late.

I’ve already met with three people. One of them sees me, comes ( Read more... )

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wyliekat November 5 2010, 16:35:23 UTC
Oh, I like this. I like that you gave a taste and texture to uncertainty. You write wonderful analogies!

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foolishfiddler November 6 2010, 12:32:37 UTC
Thanks so much!

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notblueatall November 5 2010, 18:27:16 UTC
Love this!

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foolishfiddler November 6 2010, 12:32:42 UTC
:-)

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skimmed_miilk November 6 2010, 11:56:07 UTC
This was totally on the money.

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foolishfiddler November 6 2010, 12:32:49 UTC
Thank you!

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i_id November 6 2010, 20:11:43 UTC
I love that first line.

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:50:44 UTC
Thanks so much!

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snarkerdoodle November 7 2010, 00:57:00 UTC
Agree with the person above me that the first line is exceptionally well done. (The rest is great as well, but that first line is wow, lol.)

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:51:00 UTC
:-) Thank you!

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