Above the Clouds

We decided to go back to my place.

There, we just talked about nothing special.

I did reinforce how he must now see, there were no obstacles.

No stairs to climb, nothing at all like that.

But there was an ascending sensation. As though it was normal to leave tera firma, as if it was all a perfectly normal pain free experience, much like having a really good tasting desert, after enjoying a great meal with wonderful friends.

Nothing along the lines of a dog having a bath or getting its toe nails clipped,

Nothing remotely close to paying monthly bills or yearly taxes!

No, not at all like that,

I offered that it mostly likened to any out of world experience, although I’d never been informed of any such official comparison.

Much like flying.

I suggested a person would more or less, ‘encounter’ the small, unusual occurrences like, walking above street level, no indication of hunger or feeling the effects of contrary weather, etc.

I mentioned how many more bald spots (for instance) I would notice as compared to the average person, basically because during these ascents, I would be above the madding crowd.

Also, how it was normal for folks to actually look through you, as though you didn’t exist.

“Incredible!” he responded.

“And,” he continued, “He’s going to extend you a helping hand for your journey tonight?”

“Yes.”

Could I possibly join you?”

“Uh, umm uh, yes, I can’t see any problem with that but, I have slightly misled you!

Unfortunately, we can’t go tonight!”

“Oh! A problem?”

“Well, there’s a Hockey game on TV tonight.

“I thought you said they always lost?”

“One can hope!!!

Perhaps you could join us tomorrow night instead?”

“I’m afraid tomorrow is Basketball for me!”

“Oh dear, well then possibly some other time.”

“Sounds good!”

“Take care!”

“And you!”

 

Reviews

[Ookpik]

This was so solid Dave - a shame that no one's commented yet

It's got your humor, a light kind of sarcasm, Canadiana and a really insightful theme - two whoops and a fucken A' rights bud!

I'm a young guy, and I find young guys talking up about this topic can be a bit off-putting - I've had my brush with it, and it was close, but I'm thinking it's better to spare you my trying to find grounds to relate

I hope all is well Dave - I'm a stranger, I know, but I do understand how it goes and I hope the mechanic's got good news for you, on the engine. Our friggen rigs have a tendency to bottom out on us, sometimes, and I've always been of the opinion that we should ride them for every klick they've got

Just me Dave, and apologies if I'm out of' line there

Regardless, best wishes from the YT - hope you can get a sunny vacay in one o' these days : ) I hear the ladies love a good Hawaiian shirt

-Ook

[Dave Brown]

Have no objection at all re; your comments
I appreciate you taking the time to visit
Yes, I'd love to head for the sunny south but I have all these anchors trying to get the last klick out of me, which really, isn't too bad a situation
Hope all goes well and stay warm.

[Ookpik]

I will Dave, best of luck. It doesn't do much to send well wishes on the wind, but I'll send them anyway.

The anchors can't be helped, and the sunny south will wait.

All the best to you,

-Ook