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Me and I

June 11, 2015 9 Comments

Me and I

By Firdaus Parvez

“It’s going to rain.”

“How can you tell?”

“The clouds are brown.”

“They’re gray.”

“Look carefully, they’re grayish brown.”

“It’s the dust.”

“I remember what mom always said…”

“What?”

“The gray ones only threaten, the brown ones pour!”

“You made that up.”

“No I didn’t.”

The first large drop splatters on my nose making me giggle.

“Let’s go before we get soaked.”

“I want to get soaked.”

“I’ll catch a cold.”

“You’re getting old!”

“Ha!”

“And you walk like a duck.”

“At least I can!”

“You’re mean.”

“And you’re just a voice in my head. Shut up!”

I quickly run indoors.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    June 11, 2015 at 6:33 am

    An interesting and creative story perspective. An enjoyable read Firdaus xx

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      June 11, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Thankyou

      Reply
  2. exiledprospero says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Produces a nice epiphany at the end, but I must add that I often have similar engrossing conversations with myself.

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      June 11, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Me too! Thankyou.

      Reply
  3. Pattyann McCarthy says

    June 11, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Nice play with the angel and devil on my shoulder scenario. Enjoyable read Firdaus!

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      June 11, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Thankyou

      Reply
  4. Firdaus Parvez says

    June 11, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Thankyou Exiled and Pattyann. Sorry I’m having trouble posting replies.

    Reply
  5. Danish says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    short n nice…interesting read!!!

    Reply
    • Firdaus Parvez says

      June 12, 2015 at 2:16 am

      Thankyou Danish

      Reply

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