This is my entry for the Trifecta Challenge, which is this: For the weekend challenge we’re asking for exactly thirty-three words written in first person narrative. Have fun with it and we’ll meet you back here on 3/3!
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I am afraid. Not of being alone, or of being sick, but afraid my words will not adequately express my thoughts. I am afraid my brain will betray me. I am its captive.
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I know exactly what that’s like. Nicely done.
Thank you!
Afraid my brain will betray me. Yup. Get that.
It’s my worst fear. Thanks for reading!
that is hard – well done.
thank you!
Well said Poly! Thoughts expressed perfectly 😉
Thanks very much!
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This is your brain on brains.
I knew there was something missing!
The brain is a ruthless organ in an interbody squabble. It would have been easier to fight the spleen.
I have no argument there!
There are no words to express how much I love this. Perfection and how I feel. Exactly. Are you sure you are not me?
Thank you….and now I’m not sure!! 🙂
I see all that I am. Not good, not bad, I don’t judge, I accept and embrace all of me. I’m happy when I’m sad and I trust all of my beautiful emotions.
Well done!
I really like this-its so true.I feel the same -in fact I have always had the fear that I use too many words but it expresses too little.This is so well expressed,great job in 33 words:-)
Thank you so much.
Beautifully written, Susan. It looks as though your brain was anything but a betrayer today 😉
Thanks Ned!! 🙂
Susan, we have it seems, all been here – we struggle at times with what we want to place on a page, we say too much or not enough, the dilemma of being a writer I’m afraid. As Ned said your brain did not betray you with how you expressed your emotions in 33 words. 🙂
Thank you. I appreciate that.
I can empathize with this.
It’s a crazy feeling.
I second-guess myself like this every time. I guess I’m one of your fellow captives. Love this piece (:
Thank you! And congratulations on your win! Great job.
Captive to your own brain. So true. I talk to myself a lot. “Et tu, Brute?”
It’s the shackles that are a little uncomfortable!
This is thought provoking. I was thinking of this in the context of my elderly parents whose minds have abandoned them. Well done.
Thank you….and sorry to hear about your parents. That must be difficult.
I had the same take as Lumdog did! I never want to be trapped within my own body by a stroke or Alzheimers. To be aware but unable to express would be pure torture.
What an amazing take on this prompt!
Thank you.
I know this feeling well. Great post.
Thanks very much.
Are you saying you are afraid of not being able to say what you think? Just kidding. Good post. annbennett2.blogpost.com
Lol….thanks.
Great entry! But from what I’ve read from you, you have nothing to fear.
Thanks Guap. I appreciate that!
This is great!
Thanks very much!
this is me and my mind. i never found myself able to express what i am thinking. it makes sense in my head, but in words, not so much. good job.
Thank you.
I definitely read this as someone slowly losing motor function, becoming trapped in their mind as their body shut down, losing the ability to speak. It made the piece even more frightening.
I love that everyone gets something different from that piece. Thanks for the comment.