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PICTURE IT AND WRITE ~ THE NIGHTMARE ~18TH AUGUST 2015

20/8/2015

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This is the latest Picture it and Write prompt from Ermilia's blog on Word Press

https://ermiliablog.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/picture-it-write-68/
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THE NIGHTMARE
by John Yeo

"It doesn't hurt much Doc. Really, I don't know why I am troubling you, I get a little twinge every now and then, especially at night when I am lying in bed." I said, making light of the whole thing, I just wanted something to ease the pain and I would be on my way again.
  "Hmm! I think I had better take a look, it is odd that the symptoms you describe are happening at night when there is no weight on your legs." The doctor replied. "Go behind the screen and take off your trousers."
 When the Doctor saw my green legs with the cactus spines clearly visible he gasped.
 "How long have you been like this? When did it start? How did it all begin? I need you to be truthful to enable me to make a diagnosis."
 "Well Doctor, I have just returned from a trip to the jungles of Borneo where we encountered an unknown Indian tribe. We were introduced to the chieftain and were offered liquid refreshment by his wife. Most of our fellow travellers politely refused and drank water from their water bottles, except for Jones, my closest friend and myself. The proffered drink was a golden flecked green liquid that was very sweet made from a rare cactus plant. We were so taken with the refreshing effects of this mild looking drink that we both consumed several more."
 "How and where is Jones!" Exclaimed the doctor.
    "Ah! Jones died after being bitten by a very poisonous snake that coiled around his neck searching for an entrance to his bodily fluids." I replied.
"I suffered no visible ill effects until I got back to England. A week later I was invited to afternoon tea with Lord and Lady Gommersole. Then the trouble started I was offered tea in a beautiful bone china teacup with the Gommersole crest finely displayed, as I raised the cup to my lips, to my horror it seemed to have grown vicious poisonous looking spines. I threw the cup to the floor and it was destroyed. I was ejected from the tea party and from that moment every cup I try to drink from seems covered in spines."
     "Hmm, when did the legs begin to swell and grow these lethal looking spines?" Enquired the doctor patiently.
"The night before last, I suddenly found myself writhing in pain in bed"
"I have to say I have never encountered a malady such as this in my entire forty year long career as a Doctor. My first thought is immediate amputation of both legs to counter the night time painful effects and a period in a secure Psychiatric institution to explore the nasty hallucinations. Just sign these appropriate forms granting permission for your operation and I will make the necessary hospitalisation arrangements."

"Nurse, send in the next patient please! "

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Picture it and Write ~ IDENTICALĀ OPPOSITES ~ 4TH AUGUST 2015

6/8/2015

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This is the latest Picture it and Write prompt from Ermilia's blog on Word Press

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IDENTICAL OPPOSITES 

by John Yeo

  They were identical twins, Danny and Danielle. They entered this world within minutes of each other. Danny had a wonderful smile that charmed everyone he looked at, melting the stoniest heart instantly.
Danielle entered the world like a tornado, kicking and screaming as if she didn’t belong, her face would always reflect that early struggle.
 The twins were each other’s closest friends and grew up together sharing everything.
Danny was always the favourite with the outside world, his winsome smile would smooth his way. He strolled through college, a very popular man guaranteed a brilliant future as a research scientist.
 Danielle was a rebel who did not fit in anywhere, always in trouble with the authorities she dropped out of college and lived alone on benefits. She didn’t have a friend in the world apart from her twin brother Danny who stood by her through thick and thin. People actually swore they were the opposite sides of a single mind.
 Danny was on the verge of a huge breakthrough in Molecular Biology, working very long hours, seven days a week.
Danielle was drifting in and out of the harsh reality of a world that never stopped kicking her while she was down.
One day Danny received a shocking call. Danielle was in hospital on the point of death after she was hit by a car, driven by a hit and run driver. 
 Danny’s colleagues insisted he go to her bedside although they were puzzled about his indifferent attitude. It was almost as if he knew Danielle was dying and he was in the grip of a terrible form of shock.
As he approached her bedside both their faces lit up with smiles almost as if Death was a laughing matter that was just another hurdle.
Danielle and Danny just sat holding each other’s hands looking into each other’s eyes. Who could begin to understand the silent waves of thought communication that passed between the brother and sister during those precious moments. Then…
  “Are you ready? ” Danny smilingly asked.
   “Yes!” Was the terse answer from Danielle.
Danielle then passed away. 
 Danny walked away with drooping shoulders and the knowledge that he was now complete. He carried his sister within and she cast a long silent shadow of past hurt now ended.

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