Why are we
frightened
of the ridiculous?
***
Perhaps,
horror movies,
and
ghost stories
have warped our sense
of what is truly
frightening in this
world
***
For instance,
in real-life,
a skeleton cannot
harm you.
In that wise,
there is no
reason to be
frightened of
a skeleton.
***
Unless you see
one is
walking toward
you.
Now, that is a
whole other thing.
***
And you should
probably run.
***
And, friend,
it doesn’t matter if
when you look
back you notice
that the skeleton
is only walking
in a casual way,
or, maybe has even
stopped at a
drinking fountain
***
You need to run
anyway.
***
There is no
telling how
relentless
a skeleton
might be.
***
Do skeleton’s
tire easily?
Hell, I don’t know.
***
Instead of looking
to me for answers,
maybe you need to
ask yourself,
What did I do to piss off this skeleton?
And while you’re
doing that —
keep running.
t r e f o l o g y 
I believe I would also wonder how the skeleton could drink water.
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Maybe just to wet the whistle.
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I don’t think skeletons tire easily. Run!!
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I think you’re right. They have no lungs to restrict them, unlike us humans.
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And they’ll never trip on their shoelaces.
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Good point! Myself, I need to hunker down and learn how to get those things knotted and fast.
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Maybe get some shoes with Velcro closures.
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And not learn how to tie shoelaces? I’ll take that into consideration. Thanks, Molly
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Yes, and they will save time. Which will be a lifesaver.
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And they’d be hard pressed to pull a hamstring.
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They might pull mine, which is why we must not stop running.
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I believe the next time I see one I shall invite him in for a G&T. I’ve been told it’s hard to find a decent gin in the after life…
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Speaking of “ridiculous,” if anything has “warped our sense of what is truly frightening in this world,” it’s the specter of Donald Trump and his ghastly and ongoing run as President (not to get political or anything, you understand).
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If it’s a skeleton warrior—one of the Children of the Hydra’s Teeth—and your name just happens to be Jason, you’d better escape as quickly as you can to the Argo!
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Some say its best to argo others to argonaut. Hail hydra.
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My mother-in-law was remarkably thin. String and bones they said of her, yet not once did I observe ‘string’. I rest my case.
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perhaps she was saving the string as a wedding gift.
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I enjoyed this thought provoking post very much.
Though I have to tell you, when I read it the second time I made sure to remove the full stop after Keep.
You don’t want punctuation impediments when fleeing the undead.
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Done and done. Thanks, VC
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Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2.
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Thanks, dbb — as always.
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Perhaps the skeleton has a BONE to pick with you 😅😅😅. Thank you, thank you. I’m here all night folks. Don’t forget to try the veal!
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Hah!
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Hahahahahahaha. Tickled my funny bone did this sir.
– Esme singing about ‘Dem bones’ upon the Cloud
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That’s why I’m here, Esme. Thanks.
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I cannot get that kind of common sense advice anywhere but here. Thanks tref old boy.
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LOL Happened to me once
Only that ‘my’ skeleton grabbed beer
But I kept runnin’
So that it ain’t hold me dear :)
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We cannot be held responsible for things our skeleton may do.
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