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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xreesex November 7 2010, 02:05:32 UTC
Really nice!

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:51:08 UTC
Thanks!

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thaliontholwen November 7 2010, 05:36:04 UTC
This is really good. It made me think of my last job interview.

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:51:24 UTC
Thank you. Aren't all interviews like that? Ugh!

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sagebee November 7 2010, 10:52:54 UTC
You're a great writer, fiddler.

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:51:34 UTC
Back at ya, Sagey

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puppetmaker40 November 7 2010, 18:02:28 UTC
First line just rocks and the rest is good too.

I like that you use all 5 senses to describe the situation.

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:51:56 UTC
Oh, thanks so much for noticing that! I appreciate the compliment.

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lawchicky November 7 2010, 20:41:15 UTC
This reminded me of a recent job interview. Good job!

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foolishfiddler November 8 2010, 13:52:08 UTC
Thanks!

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