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Wild Side

March 2, 2016 7 Comments

Wild Side

By Simon Hole

“You always follow the rules. Can’t you, just once, do something a little crazy?”

That’s the last thing he said to me before walking out of my life.

Maybe he was right. Maybe I am a little too rigid. Maybe I need to take a risk now and then. Maybe it’s time I let my wild side run free.

So here I am, ready to take that leap, to cut loose, to break the rules.

I have to admit, it feels good. Heart pounding, I drop the sweater into the washing machine, even though the tag clearly says, ‘Dry Clean Only.’

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  1. Karen Saari says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:57 am

    This is great, and pretty much my idea of living on the wild side too. 🙂

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  2. Bobby Warner says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:01 am

    It’s always best to take very small steps when entering the Wild Side. Nice job. Simon.

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  3. Gail Ann says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I don’t think I am that wild….

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  4. Smila W. Planete says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Love it.
    Reminds me of how I used to think I was being “wild” when I would deliberately refrain from pre-arranging a ride home from a party.
    In any case, it hit a spot. Great piece!

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  5. Fran Scott says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    A walk on the wild side is good for your soul, regardless of your definition of wild. Loved this story. Really resonated with me.

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  6. jlcourtney says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Beyond fantastic. I love this one!

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  7. Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I love how the protagonist puts the sweater in the washing machine when it clearly says dry clean only. Great way to make your point across.

    Reply

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