GENRE: One line of fiction. The rest is truth.
100 words
Dedicated to my dear cousin Mary Veazey, who said, “Let’s go on a cruise.”
I have almost forgiven her.
POETIC JUSTICE or, YOU’LL BE FINE
Beautiful . . . waves, sunset . . .
Deck chairs . . .
Two nights at sea, then—shopping in Can Cún.
Uh-uh. Swimming, sunbathing, siestas. Bar open yet?
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Soooooo relaxing. Waves rocked me to sleep.
Hurry, let’s claim our chairs.
Breakfast?
Chairs. There’s pizza near the pool.
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I’m queasy.
Wearing your patch?
Don’t have one.
Sit here. Sea air helps. ‘Bye.
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Find a doctor.
You’ll be fine.
Move, or I’ll ruin your sneakers.
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I’m going home . . .
You’ve had a shot of phenergan—you’ll be fine.
. . . if I have to swim.
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Phenergan worked! I’m fine. Let’s shop till we drop.
. . . I’m queasy.
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Kathy Waller 
Good writing, as usual.
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Thank you.
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feeling a bit sea sick but loving the narrative ❤
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I’m sorry about the seasickness, but thanks for the comment.
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This is why I don’t take cruises. I had a similar experience on a 30-foot sloop with my brother, father, and uncles in 1984. You’ve told a good story, and I hope now you’re fully recovered.
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I’m sorry you had such an experience. I’m recovered, but the memory lingers. Thanks for commenting.
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I know what you mean by the memory lingering. Even today, over thirty years later, I remember my experience as if it happened yesterday. I wrote a poem about it, and you’ve inspired me to post it on my blog. You’ll get a pingback when that happens.
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I’ll look for it. Thanks for telling me.
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Great use of italics! Love it, but it does me a little queasy, too.
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I made my own italics rule this time. Sorry it makes you queasy. Memories of that don’t fade, I’ve found.
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Oh dear… That is a sad thing, for sure. I love cruising and am fortunate in not having seasickness…
This was a fun read!
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I’ve found the patch works wonders. Thanks for commenting.
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Lots of fun! 🙂
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I’m glad. Thank you.
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You must admit, you have sense been on several more cruises with much happier results. Then, there is always the chance…..when do we leave again? mvz
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I admit I’ve had fun on several more cruises. With the patch. I’d like to do the Alaska cruise again. Cold is good.
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