Thursday, July 06, 2006
(Story) Adam (edited)
edit: I attended a meeting with my fellow 'writers' on Sunday, 9th July and read this story to them. Decided to change it a 'lil bit. Just add in a sentence, took out a paragraph, and a couple of words.
His jacket was flapping in the wind. He stood on the edge of the balcony, his fingers gripping the railing. Adam looked down at the world, watching it pass by as time ticked slowly. His face was white, his teeth clenched. He had been standing at the same spot for quite a while, trying to decide. Should I do it? There was no one else there to help him make his decision. He was alone.
The sun shone down on him. Adam could feel its warmth seep into his shirt, but it was quickly overcame by the cold wind. His fingers were now numb and had a slight blue tinge, but he did not notice. His mind was still on the same question, still trying to decide on an answer. His options were limited: it was either yes or no. There were different consequences with each option - one would change his life forever.
Adam looked at his watch. Time was running out. He had to make a decision soon. He closed his eyes and lifted his head towards the sunlight. It was so warm, so nice. Suddenly, the answer came to him. He had made a decision.
He climbed over the railing slowly and carefully. Adam looked down at the world, the world that he was about to say goodbye to. I wonder if it'll hurt. He leaned forwards as much as he could while still holding onto the railing. A thrill of excitement surged across his whole body. Never had Adam felt so alive. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes... and let go. His jacket flapped in the wind.
This was something that was in me for quite a while. It feels as if I have to write this out in order to be rid of it. I used the name 'Adam' because of the song by Blink182, Adam's Song. If you know that song, you know why.
His jacket was flapping in the wind. He stood on the edge of the balcony, his fingers gripping the railing. Adam looked down at the world, watching it pass by as time ticked slowly. His face was white, his teeth clenched. He had been standing at the same spot for quite a while, trying to decide. Should I do it? There was no one else there to help him make his decision. He was alone.
The sun shone down on him. Adam could feel its warmth seep into his shirt, but it was quickly overcame by the cold wind. His fingers were now numb and had a slight blue tinge, but he did not notice. His mind was still on the same question, still trying to decide on an answer. His options were limited: it was either yes or no. There were different consequences with each option - one would change his life forever.
Adam looked at his watch. Time was running out. He had to make a decision soon. He closed his eyes and lifted his head towards the sunlight. It was so warm, so nice. Suddenly, the answer came to him. He had made a decision.
He climbed over the railing slowly and carefully. Adam looked down at the world, the world that he was about to say goodbye to. I wonder if it'll hurt. He leaned forwards as much as he could while still holding onto the railing. A thrill of excitement surged across his whole body. Never had Adam felt so alive. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes... and let go. His jacket flapped in the wind.
This was something that was in me for quite a while. It feels as if I have to write this out in order to be rid of it. I used the name 'Adam' because of the song by Blink182, Adam's Song. If you know that song, you know why.
i know that i have loved you ... at 3:28 AM
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