Doing the rounds this afternoon

Newt shook off his “parachute-bag” just before the piccie was taken. He was on a big tear around the house, with the crinkly-toy in tow. you can see it starting to float to the ground behind him.

You are walking down a cracked inner city sidewalk. It is morning, slowly warming into a sunny day. You look up and yonder along the cement you see someone walking toward you. You are surprised to have perceived someone so far away. But, you keep walking, expecting nothing more than a friendly nod as you pass. He gets closer. You see he has a slight limp and shuffling gait, though he seems to be moving quickly. He is closer–a torn and stained suit jacket with tattered pants and bare feet. Closer–a mottled green and purple face, and slightly yellowed skin pinched back along his cheekbones. You and he are fifty yards apart. You, and an undead mockery of what was once alive are twenty yards apart. You approach on the notably empty path, no traffic on the road to the side. You nod. He waves, a pinky finger hanging loosely from a broken knuckle, and passes.

..

Related Posts

  • 8985 – satSeptember 10, 2007 8985 – sat Slow day at home this morning/ early afternoon.. I was tired/ headachy and BHK still […]
  • linky linkyJanuary 3, 2003 linky linky Slap the man and make music. (the number keys work better for me.) Neato flying guy. I […]
  • blorf.December 21, 2000 blorf. name of the game is hurry up and wait. I want ever so much to have tomorrow off, but it […]
  • August 10, 2021 at 03:33PMAugust 10, 2021 August 10, 2021 at 03:33PM Who I wanted to be when I grew up. Still would like the gig. Commander USA's Groovie […]
  • Eric Lindell – Lay Back DownMarch 12, 2009 Eric Lindell – Lay Back Down Eric Lindell – Lay Back Down

Leave a Reply