55 words
by Bobbi Lurie
The patient people who work with the insane are not my kind of people. They are too entertained by the oddness of the inmates and act with a superior sense. I, on the other hand, am odd myself, searching for adherents to my view. The inmates knew me as such and agreed with me frequently.
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This conjures a world. It seems pinned on the word "patient" in the first sentence. Cool short one. *
Ho ho ho. *
Hah! They never believed me! They just went behind my back! Said I was nuts! Well, of course I am.
Loved this, Bobbi. fave
It takes one to know one, I mean really know, while bridging both worlds: a rare talent.
Very, very clever. Loved this.
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The patients are patient people. Great economy in conveying a world. Peace *
You have a unique gift with these pared down prose pieces. Your phrasing and word choices are so concrete. Fave.
Yes - This is a nice piece. Great work, Bobbi.
Very good.
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Nice! *
55 words that give lots to think about - very nice *
Fav. Like the kick.
I love this, Bobbi... I agree, too! :)
Asylum. Lovely.