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Hello, Journal. My name is Lady Forbes. This is the name I respond to- I don't remember any other. It was awkward in kindergarten, but since then I've found that my title bestows a certain dignity to my person, infuses me with some elusive grace. This is the only place that I can be truly honest- my reputation (a socialite, as you've undoubtably concluded) does not allow for the broadcasting of my personal thoughts. My friends are not really my friends, they are more "connections"; even my husband maintains a frosty distance. I used to fear that he was unresponsive to me because my devastating beauty intimidated him- now I know that a tragic gardening accident rendered him permenantly "disfunctional", if you know what I mean. Viagra can't solve his problems- he's got no equipment to work with. You'd think he'd have mentioned this before our wedding night, but he feared losing me, and it honestly never occurred to me to ask if he had a penis. I'm a rather inexperinced woman, naive to the workings of the world beyond my wealth, but I assumed it was a given. I self medicate with alcohol (a woman has needs- the booze drowns them out). What else is there to do than inhale cough drops by the dozen, invaluable for disguising morning breathe. A lady must keep up appearances, after all. I find it particularly amusing to carry on political discussions with friends when I'm drunk. They find me quite insightful, and are all too lady-like to question me when I tackle unsuspecting guests and tear off their underwear. Wearing it on my head provides my imitations of political leaders with a unique and distinctive flavour. By now you've formed a picture of me- a gorgeous, lonely woman- no friends, dickless husband, chronic drinking... (God only knows how I maintain my flawless complexion). It's difficult to carry on- the only thing preventing me from giving up completely is my subscription to "The Alcoholic in YOU!" (Great recipes!) Gardening also eases the ache of loneliness, though my fragile blossoms can do nothing to ease one infinitely more shameful and persistent. How titillating to recall that the very action of plunging hands lily-white and unmarred in their idleness into rich black soil and nurturing my precious greenery with all the devotion of a loving mother is the same one that stole from him my husband's manhood. In that way I feel more married to the earth than anyone. At least my relationship with my garden has been consummated with an action more satisfying than the pressing of lips, shrivelled in their self-loathing, to my own sadly neglected mouth. How shocked my frilly comrades would be to hear me now, spilling my proverbial guts to the world with no thought to preserving my spotless reputation. They'd find me quite perverse, denying the mind-numbing cave of their repression despite the mold that has taken up permanent residence in all their nooks and crannies, though personally I believe pancakes to be much more perverse than honesty. Seriously, what rational human being would eat CAKE for breakfast, and drowned in syrup nonetheless? Sigh... if only there was someone, somewhere, who could sympathize with my situation and make me feel less alone, who could distract me from my life, or at least provide me with some high-quality mood-altering drugs... yes, it's hard to be me. I've begun to fantasize a pet monkey, affectionately coined "Gopher". I wasn't bothered by these hallucinations in the least, actually began to depend on them for the unflagging cheer they provided, until the incident in which I chased a little girl with the misfortune of being exceptionally hairy down the street, pelting her with chunks of corn-meal and shrieking "Goper!! Gopher, my love!! DANCE FOR ME, DARLING!!" Thank goodness she tripped on a stone and slid screaming into an open manhole, but still, I was quite shaken when I came to my senses! I had no clue that sexual deprivation could lead to such madness! *sigh* Any suggestions on escaping this cycle of manic psychosis would be gratefully received. Wait a moment- do I honestly expect this sheet of paper to respond to my desperate request?? Who am I to dismiss the unexplainable? Paper could very well have some excellent, intelligent suggestions for me! If not, I could always fold them and wedge the crisp squares beneath my arms to absorb my deliciously fragrant, fleshy juices... Ladies do not sweat, they seep.Sincerely, Lady Forbes
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Comments: 15
maxbloom [2007-03-30 05:19:21 +0000 UTC]
This is writing from someone who loves the sound and rythum of words.
"I believe pancakes to be much more perverse than honesty"
I want a stack of those pancakes.
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fragile-burn In reply to maxbloom [2007-04-01 23:33:29 +0000 UTC]
You're right, I do. Language can be a very beautiful thing. (And as for the pancakes...
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maxbloom In reply to fragile-burn [2007-04-02 00:16:39 +0000 UTC]
I'll take those with butter and syrup.
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Iscariot-Priest In reply to fragile-burn [2006-09-28 01:44:59 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome. I hope The deviant club has a mix of humor and social commentary like this piece.
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fragile-burn In reply to Iscariot-Priest [2006-09-28 03:06:59 +0000 UTC]
I'm sure it will. I can't wait to see the finished product- it's a very unique idea you've got with that cast of characters, and I'm sure that it will be nothing less than marvelous.
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Iscariot-Priest In reply to fragile-burn [2006-09-28 05:14:52 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm actually writing short stories that give a bit of history to the characters. I'm half way through Flame girl's story.
Her name is set as Aiden Thorne.
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fragile-burn In reply to Iscariot-Priest [2006-09-28 12:31:17 +0000 UTC]
Ha ha, I'm glad that you liked my idea, I thought it might be too freaky, but I guess that's exactly the type of story you're writing. Can't wait to see what you do with her!
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Iscariot-Priest In reply to fragile-burn [2006-09-28 13:02:33 +0000 UTC]
It'll show a bit of her childhood and teen years.
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Kahlia [2006-09-08 00:52:18 +0000 UTC]
I wish there were adaquate words to describe my love for this piece. I ate up every word, and for some inexplicable reason, found myself in love with your character. Everything about this is wonderful-- the fact that it never occured to her to ask if her husband had a penis-- her feelings of marital connection to the garden, the chasing of the hairy child... It's gold, darling.
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fragile-burn In reply to Kahlia [2006-09-08 02:50:12 +0000 UTC]
Thank you sooo much! Most people just think I'm nuts.
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fragile-burn In reply to fragile-burn [2006-09-11 21:03:14 +0000 UTC]
lol, I think Darla's better off where (s)he is... in my head!! Thanks, though, Barb.
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