Rip, by Sandra James

21/8/2020

‘What are the rules?’ I asked. The winged gentleman handed me a thick tome.

‘No rules, only advice. Choose wisely.’

I began with innocence, grew fast. Squandered my youth. I heard the sound of ripping pages.

Joined a bad crowd. Became the bad crowd. That ripping sound again.

Partied hard. Drank too much. Rip. Rip.

Wasted opportunities. Rip. Rip.

Settled down. A little. Rip.

Blew it. Rip. Rip.

Started again. Fresh resolve. Digressed. Rip.

Make amends? Maybe later. Rip. Rip.

‘Only weeks,’ said the doctor.

‘I need time!’ Rip. Rip.

Empty volume. R.I.P.

Mary Wallace

21/8/2020 07:32:22 am

Well done Sandra.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:14:55 am

Thanks Mary!

Sue Clayton

21/8/2020 08:05:07 am

A ripping yarn; excuse the pun. A book of life not well read. Enjoyed this Sandra. Well done.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:17:08 am

Thanks Sue! Another morning walk with Lily creation :)

David

21/8/2020 09:59:18 am

Cleverly done. I enjoyed it.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 10:11:27 am

Thanks David! It was one of those stories that just came together as I wanted it to. Glad you liked it :)

Paritosh Chandra Dugar

21/8/2020 12:35:30 pm

A well crafted story. Enjoyed it. Well done, Sandra.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 01:20:20 pm

Thank you Paritosh! Glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your feedback :)

Pamela Kennedy

21/8/2020 02:08:15 pm

Really nice work, Sandra.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:28:40 pm

Thank you, Pamela. Much appreciated.

Marja sierhuis

21/8/2020 02:22:13 pm

Nicely done, Sandra.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:29:37 pm

Thank you, Marja. Really appreciate the feedback.

Jim link

21/8/2020 03:48:30 pm

I think I've seen that tome on many a shelf, pages torn and missing. This is well done, Sandra - good job.
Jim

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:31:24 pm

Thanks, Jim. I think this tome has gone into reprint many times, each one just as tattered as the last! Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback.

Kim Favors

21/8/2020 07:09:10 pm

Creative approach to an important message.

Sandra James

21/8/2020 08:33:15 pm

Thanks, Kim. I loved writing it and hoping I don't forget the message myself :)

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