Velvet Verbosity's 100 Word Challenge would like to make it clear that if nominated, it will not run, and if elected, it will not serve. The word is "distance", and my piece is called "Frayed Ends of Sanity".
When you're moving at high speed, it becomes a matter of proportion. You can't tell how fast you're going, because everything is out of scale with what you're familiar with. I was driving fast, propelled by caffeine and Metallica, not because I wanted to be there, but because the illusion of motion made me feel like I was doing something. The route was familiar, the factories and warehouses swelling around me, then fading away into leafy suburban sprawl just as quickly. I knew where I was going, even though I didn't know what I would do when I got there.
Love how the word is implied but not actually used...great post!
ReplyDeleteVaguely reminiscent of the opening scenes from 'The Sopranos'... I can almost feel the scenery frames slipping by, just reading this.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding.
@Titanium- Interesting. I actually took the words "New Jersey" out of the story. The image in my head was coming down the New Jersey Turnpike, around exit 7.
ReplyDeleteWonderful imagery. I get a feeling of urgency, but still resignation.
ReplyDelete"not because I wanted to be there, but because the illusion of motion made me feel like I was doing something"
ReplyDeleteOh, Michael - been there and done that! I love the emotion and imagery coming through this.
Nice take on the word this week. Stop in & read Go the Distance
ReplyDeleteWow! Stopping by from the 100 word challenge.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on this week's word. It felt like I was having a conversation with someone.
ReplyDeleteInteresting allusion to this week's word.
ReplyDeleteGreat imagery here.
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