Drabble, 100-word tales
Does Aging Have to Be a Train Wreck? Come on Epigenetics!
I’m counting on you for these next 20 or so years
A drabble, 100-word tales
When it comes to growing older, I’m counting on my father’s genetics. ’Cause mom’s side is a full-on train wreck. The out-of-control train smashes through the station at 80. It takes a decade to complete the carnage. When it’s done all that remains of the depot is a shell, empty, random pieces of luggage drifting like tumbleweed on the winds of agony and despair.
From Dad’s side, I get the farmer’s creed, keep moving, always a thing needs doing. It’s up and at’em, rise and shine, do or die. I chose do….so I bought the farm.
What’s a drabble?
Drabbles are complete stories told in exactly 100 words. I love the challenge of crafting them, picking the perfect combination of words to convey a story. For me, drabbling is a much more lucrative and relaxing game with words than Wordle!
Inspiration for this drabble
I read this piece one morning,
