They think that I only have myself to blame, those who look upon me from afar. They, who are safe in the knowledge that their lives are sorted. They gaze upon me. They see only what they want to see.
Once, in the glory days. I was like them. From high on my pedestal, I judged, I commented, I highlighted the shortcomings of others. I was sure I knew it all.
Oh, how times change. Here I am, eking out my existence on the periphery. This underpass is my home, for tonight at least. Tomorrow, I move on, as always. Tomorrow, I sit with my hand out, waiting for coins to be tossed in my direction, as always.
I move on, but I don’t move far. I circle the town, spending my days in the streets where my former friends still shop and eat and drink. They see me. I am the only person static in a frenetic, non-stop world. They see me. They resent me. I am the reminder that life can turn on you in an instant.
I am the conscience they would rather not have.
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Here’s my latest entry into Magpie Tales. I don’t know why this picture of cosy winter socks took me down this road. Sometimes, the muse is slant-eyed…
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A sharp edge, a clear view. I like the pace you took from “They, who are safe in the knowledge that their lives are sorted.” It’s a place I’ve been that illusion of safety. Quick as that turn!
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we are all just a step away…x
It’s true…we shouldn’t judge; it could be us.
This is vibrantly deep, and so richly, profound, very nice magpie.
I loved this – a good story using the prompt well.
Thank you!
A sharp edge, a clear view. I like the pace you took from “They, who are safe in the knowledge that their lives are sorted.” It’s a place I’ve been that illusion of safety. Quick as that turn!
Thank you – yes the illusion of safety sucks you right in…
Creative, thoughtful, meaningful. Well done.
Oh how true of many more souls than we thnk.. It happened to a friend of mine who had everything but she blew it. She died.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend.
Oh yes…
Yes, sadly…