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Friday 20 April 2012

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #198 Brave.....






The tension was unbearable,

standing in a slowly diminishing line.

Others wending their way back, having completed their mission.

Some smiling, some grimacing, one thing in common.

He stood stonefaced, giving nothing away, shaking inside.

He was in the army, he couldn't run

but he was terrified of needles and had to have his shots.




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17 comments:

Melanie said...

Can you blame him? Those tiny little needles are like little demons waiting to.stab you...right?:)

Commander Zaius said...

Been there, done that, and it was just like you described.

MorningAJ said...

I agree. I'm not sure that I'd like to face the other things he'll have to do in the army - but I hate needles!

Shrinky said...

Ha! Reminds me of when my hubby-to-be fainted, when we went to get our jabs for our honeymoon destination!

Akelamalu said...

Needles don't bother me Melanie but my eldest son faints at the thought! LOL

I can imagine Beach ;)

I agree AJ he's got far worse things to face!

LOL but he went through with it Shrinky - and the vacinations too! ;)

Flowerpot said...

brilliant, I know lots of men like that!!

Anonymous said...

"shots" like it. Not a fan of needles myself!

CJ x

Akelamalu said...

Me too Flowerpot LOL

I really don't mind needles CJ

Daryl said...

Good one .. I hope he got a lolly or a sticker for being brave ;)

Valerie said...

I should have been in the queue with him, we could have suffered together...lol.

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

oh too funny!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoox

Ron said...

"He was in the army, he couldn't run

but he was terrified of needles and had to have his shot"

HA! Excellent finish!

It's funny because I'm not fond of getting an injection, but I don't mind having my blood drawn. Isn't that weird?

Have a great weekend, m'dear!

X

Akelamalu said...

I'm sure he did Daryl ;)

You don't like needles either eh Valerie :)

Thanks Bee

Indeed Dumdad!


That is rather strange Ron, cos both involve needles!

Maude Lynn said...

Poor guy!

Maggie May said...

Oh.... get a grip, man!!!! LOL!
Maggie X

Nuts in May

Secret Agent Woman said...

And I am right there with him!

Secret Agent Woman said...

And I am right there with him!