Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt #403
using the word “theory”. In 81 words, this is my story.
DAY 17: Noah’s Announcement
Tonight I told my family about my orders; they looked at me like I was from Mars. “I know, I know! Enough with the looks already. As nuts as it sounds, that’s what HE wants so that’s what HE’s gonna get.” My sons helped build the ark while the women cured meat, gathered fruit and vegetables, and baked plenty of unleavened bread. “Personally, I think it’s just a crazy hairbrained theory but I’m not taking any chances.”
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81 Words
This is “Rain On Me” by the Who
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You told a creative perspective to Noah’s thoughts from your prompt. A lot to consider in just 81 words. Seems plausible that he thought that, at least once!
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Thank you, Michele. This was a little different approach for me; sometimes we take a chance and either it works or it doesn’t. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me. 🤔
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You’re very welcome and thank you, writer Nancy. Gave me long pause to think about the human element in this story. 🤔-yes!
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It sounds as crazy now as it did then. How long befoe HE demands something else? It’ll probably be down to Elon Musk to sort it out when he does!
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And all the politicians can hitch a ride on his rocket to Mars! 🚀
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Can’t take a risk it might be true.
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Exactly what Noah was thinking!
Sorry to have lost track of your surgeries, Iris;
much good luck with the one coming up! 🤞🏼
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To be fair, I risk losing track of my stuff. I was just freaking out about this appointment, because it had never occurred to me I might be responsible for looking after the tube.
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A reason for concern, to be sure.
Hopefully you’ll discuss it further with your surgeon.
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That Who song seals the mood of a cynical but savvy Noah. Nice!
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Thanks so much, Liz. I’m glad to know someone got this! 😂
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My rational little child mind always had trouble with the ark story! Just about turned me into an atheist at age 10! So god drowned all the little babies and old blind people? Who did Noah’s grandkids marry? Shouldn’t god learn to control his temper?
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It’s a particularly nasty story, isn’t it? But if we are to read more stories from the Bible, we’ll find quite a few wretched ones. Are we comfortable with Herod killing all the newborn boys in the story of Jesus’ birth? Or how about the dreadful deaths off all the Egyptians first born in the story of the plagues in Exodus? And let’s not forget how Herod Antipas ordered the beheading of John the Baptist at the request of his wanton stepdaughter. Read the story of David and Uriah’s wife in 2 Samuel; it will curl your toenails. Oh, my dear D; the sordid list of Biblical business is a long one.
I love your question about Noah’s grandkids! Incest much? 😂
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