Asked & Answered~228

Where's it all gone? ...in 12 lines

St. Mary's office phone rings

"Hi Father Ralph, it's Emma. Where's all the time gone?! I was 19 when I 

went to sleep last night, and this morning I'm 49!"

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" ...It's Father Ethan, Emma. Haha, I know what you mean. I'll be 29 next month!"

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"No, really, Father! What have I missed? I've been in a coma for 30 years!"

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" ...Omigod, child! What's the last thing you remember?"

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"Israel signed a Peace Accord with the Palestinians. Did it hold?"

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" ...They did? ...No. Things have actually gotten worse."

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" ...Damn. I thought Clinton had it in the bag! What else have I missed?"

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Texting, Tweeting, Trump, a global Pandemic, Pickleball, yearly Once-in-a-Millennia Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfires, Taylor Swift, Drone Wars, Artificial Intelligence, Trump ..."

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" ...What's a Trump?"

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" ...How long have you got, my child?"

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Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Very clever piece, as are all of these stories you offer. The last lines are especially telling in this time in which we live. Somewhere, I'm sure shrinks are groping for an answer. I sure haven't got one. Not one that could be shared in polite company, at least.

[JD Major]

Thanks so much for your kind words JB! :)
Haha, "May you live in interesting times," is said to be based on an ancient Chinese curse.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, when you take a period in time and reflect on the changes that have taken place, it can get quite scary. The world is spinning faster and I for one would prefer a change of pace. Enjoyed the visit JD. Happy Monday.

Chris

[JD Major]

Thanks Chris! ...Yes, it's spinning too fast! Haha, but we can always count on Mondays! Happy Afternoon to you :)

[Chris Shaw]

And to you too :)