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The Light

December 2, 2011
By mymask DIAMOND, Dayton, Ohio
mymask DIAMOND, Dayton, Ohio
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Illigitimi non carborundum! <br /> <br /> Alea Iacta est!


“Man,” The child told his friend, “This light is taking a long time to turn on.”
“Yeah,” The friend replied, switching the lamp on and off.
“Well, I’m going,” The boy said, exiting the room.

The father walked into the room and laughed.
“Great job, smart ones,” He scoffed, plugging the lamp in to the outlet.


The author's comments:
I have been challenged to write a shorter version of a story than most.

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on Dec. 17 2011 at 8:06 pm
Fantasia80 GOLD, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If music be the food of love, play on.&quot; - William Shakespeare

Very funny. :-D