Ben stared through the bars
as he groaned at this unjust incarceration. What had he done? Just
the usual stuff, but this time? I got
caught big time.
He coughed up a ball of green-yellow phlegm, spitting it on the floor beyond the bars. Heh,
heh, heh… Ben had been charged with disturbing the peace, marking graffiti
on public walls, and destruction of property.
That last one gave him joy. With just a plastic knife, Ben had
sliced up a fancy pillow, tossing foam and stuffing everywhere. Truly an achievement! Good times.
Ben then realized that his
diaper was beyond damp, it
was dripping. “MAMA!” he cried, with big tears. Sometimes the not-yet-potty-trained times were a blessing.
This is from 2014. My wrist is insisting that I behave.
The bold underlined words are from Wednesday Words, a writing challenge created by Delores
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I'm sorry your wrist is still aching. I hope it heals up better soon.
ReplyDeleteSo do I. It has been a rough time.
DeleteGlad I don't know Ben. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are Bens all around us.
DeleteYou had me for awhile. LOL
ReplyDeleteGood one.
Sherry & jack, hope you are getting weller!
I think the problem (not just the pain ) I am having now is depression. It have been 2.5 months since the surgery and the road looks long. Just needed to vent a little.
DeleteLord, asking for Your healing...
ReplyDeleteI need prayers. Thank you.
DeleteHeh heh heh. Little ones!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny no matter how often I see the Yipstick I giggle.
DeleteWhen your wrist speaks, pay attention! Sometimes, too often, healing is slower than we'd like.
ReplyDeletePatience grows thin.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
And to you, as well. For some reason, we are the on;ly one who do this.
DeleteYou fooled me with this one, Susan. I didn't see it coming!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, and may your wrist heal soon!
That is how I enjoy writing.
Deleteugg and yuck on phlegm. cute story and glad i don't have one now. can't imagine a person in diapers at the same time i am wearing them. talk about ugg and yuck. Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteWhen these words were on the list, phlegm was a surprise.
DeleteI'm thinking I raised 4 Bens! I'm sorry your wrist is giving you fits and I pray it will heal soon. One thing we humans hate to admit is our bodies will heal in their own time and it takes a good year for healing even when we feel we are good to go after surgery. Just give it more time and don't over do it. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Susan!
ReplyDeleteMy first grandson is Benjamin. Ben and Nancy are names that I use on occasion.
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