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A Tribute to That's Life Short Story Contest [LIF2018]

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posted on Dec, 3 2018 @ 05:54 AM
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This is not an official entry, just a wee tribute to the current SHORT STORY CONTEST - "That's Life" (in 50 words or less!)

You're allowed two entries, so here are my TWO takes on "That's Life"

The Sun struggles through the thick smog, waves breaking on the plastic shore.
The Breeze disturbs the dead leaves as lonely clouds cry acid tears.
The Rich make merry in their opulant domes.
The Poor waste away in their tented "homes".
The Fat Cat smiles, his wallet fat.
That's Life?

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A baby cries.
Her Mother cries too.
Bewildered Dad stares... laughing, crying, amazed!
In time, they walk together - smiling under a golden sun.
She grows (and she grows!) Her path made safe by parents care.
She falls in love, she's chosen well. Bewildered as his own baby cries. That's Life.

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posted on Dec, 3 2018 @ 05:55 AM
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a reply to: Gordi The Drummer


Its amazing how well you can distil the essence of modern society down to fifty words



posted on Dec, 3 2018 @ 07:15 AM
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a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Hi G! Beautiful tribute to life.






posted on Dec, 4 2018 @ 01:37 AM
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Beautiful Gordi!



posted on Dec, 4 2018 @ 03:02 AM
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a reply to: Gordi The Drummer

Damn you Gordi .Writers badge is in the bin again .



posted on Dec, 5 2018 @ 01:52 AM
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haha - Thanks Guys!
Much appreciated.

@hutch - Oi! dust that badge off and wear it with pride - it was EARNED!


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