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The Fabulous Race

May 16, 2024 4 Comments

By William Glewicz

Two minutes to go until race time. The track stretches out so far that I cannot see its end.

One minute to go. I look at my opponent. He’s strong and sleek, the muscles on his thighs taut with anticipation. His ears twitch. He’s prepared for this moment all his life. He’s ready.

Thirty seconds. I turn to him and say, in as forceful a voice as I can manage: “May the best man win.”

He sees my short limbs, the weight I carry across my back. A scowl crosses his face.

Does the hare really not know how this ends?

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  1. Kevin says

    May 16, 2024 at 7:22 am

    Unique take on a well loved fable. Kudos.

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  2. Dart humeston says

    May 16, 2024 at 9:19 am

    Loved it.

    Reply
  3. J Sagar says

    May 19, 2024 at 1:19 pm

    Amazing, totally got me.

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    June 2, 2024 at 4:31 pm

    🙂

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