My survival instinct was strong despite my clothes being sodden from the current deluge, but still, the fear about my potential demise rose within me. The sludge gained height in the streets from the past rains, signaling danger. I didn’t know how much higher it would rise and all the damage it would create. The climate finally passed the point of no return. I began to trudge through the waist-deep water toward the safe inner sanctum of the highest building in our city. I was one of the few who made it. Was our currently elected despot enjoying the show?


Not listening. Too busy plotting his takeover of the world with a Musk scent.
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I had to post both comments! Loved the Musk scent snark. :)
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Thanks, Susi. He reminds me of The Joker.
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Yes, a definite whacko! You’re welcome!
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Well said, Susi. He’s not listening. Too busy plotting takeover of the earth.
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And he doesn’t care. :( Thanks, Sara!
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This is a great story Susi
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Thank you, Belladonna!
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Living in Australia, I can only watch at a distance hoping that the inevitable train wreck does not take too many innocents with it.
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I hope so too, but….
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I like this, Susi. I wish I could say : off with his head!!
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If I did, the Secret Service would be knocking at my door! :O
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No, I wouldn’t like you to get in trouble over someone so unworthy.
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Thank you, me either!
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Great use of the words to create a dystopian fiction.
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Thanks for saying so, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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You’re always welcome
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Indeed a prophetic story…
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Thanks, Val!
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That last line … 👍
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We all know which despot I’m referring to! lol Thanks, Nan!
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Nicely done!
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Thanks so much, Violet!
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