I woke up and the world was perfect.
The sun was shining and the air was still, the clouds were few and made of sparkles, the trees had all changed to survive on shine alone, so that when ever it rained, it could rain glitter.
And everyone had see through umbrellas.
The wars had ended and everyone got along, they listened to old jazz music and daned two step while they planted trees together over their grandparent's graves. The grass danced as it grew and was a soft pillow to those who choose to sleep outside, for everyone now had a home.
Poverty was a forgotton word, an endless supply of rainbow candy had been found (which did not rot the teeth) and no child ever had to go hungry again, instead they played with puppies and made finger paintings of the sun.
Trees had maraculously all over the world started growing books, toys and milk, so everyone could quit their jobs and be happy, writing poetry and collecting marbles next to the crystal seas.
I woke up and I had wings. I was finally the fairy I had always wanted to be, I was kind and nice and odd and people loved me where ever I went.
I woke up and everything was right, so I made toast
with smooth peanut butter on it.
Author notes
The end of the world as we know it at least! I hope that is not to checky, kick me out if it is.
A contest entry
- It’s the end of the world as we know it, by Oddities.
225 points, ended August 21, 2007, 9 entries
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Please tell me what you think
Comments
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If the world were like this, would it really be a life at all? I don't know, it would be nice if there was less conflict in the world, but I don't know about none at all (I think a lot of people would get bored, to be honest).
This is very well described, though, and ties good imagery to this perfect world.
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That is kind of the point of the toast thing, it would be the end of the world wouldn't it?
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this is way more horrific than fields of bleached skulls staring eyelessly at a burning sky. -
If only the world were like this.
Well done!


beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.




