Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a blue police box spun through the vortex of time and space, towards a distant, flat world, perched on the back of four elephants and a turtle. After landing, the occupants of the strange ship attended the magical school of Hogwarts and went on to use their powers to defeat the dark lord of the rings... 1
Ok so maybe not.2
But do you really want to read about a child who was born dying? Because that is my true story. I was born dying of condition so rare that to find two parents who each carried this damn, fateful gene, they had to be from opposite sides of the world. Some people have told me that that shows it was meant to be. It was God's plan they should meet. I never knew God's plan was the seating plan on a Contiki Tour Bus...for that's where they met. But this is not their tale.3
Author notes
This is the introduction to my auto biography. I may expand or alter it at sometime in the future.
A contest entry
- Titles Contest (Week Two) by Laura-Critchley.
108 points, ended May 13, 2008, 8 entries
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think?
Comments
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A great introduction to an autobiographical piece.
Thank you so much for entering this and take care. -
Not exactly a positive title heh...
But it all depends on how you look at life. Really, we are all born dying, we all begin to deteriorate from the hour we are born. Prehaps your deterioration is a bit faster, helped along, but living to die... I say live it to the fullest! you have a unique perspective, you appriciate life for what it is, and how short it can be. You've already beaten expectations.
Don't look at yourself as someone raised to die, look at yourself as someone who will reach their purpous in life far earlier than many, and still have time to spare if you keep fighting
You're not allowed to die! Cause I say so lol. -
hmm
this is amusing, i like the imagination. these short but well written pieces are amazing
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I really like tis piece. I really enjoyed the imagery you used at the beginning and how it was such a stark contrast to second part of the story.
The only thing I would say is that the 'to be continued' bit isn't needed.
I loved how personal, and yet at the same time distant, your narrator feels. It adds to the sense of mystery and suspense of this whole piece.
Great write and good luck in the contest.
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