I straightened an imaginary tie. Of course, I was not wearing a tie, I was in the desert. No-one wears ties in the desert. I was actually naked. Not in a gratuitous sense, I'd just stripped down and washed myself from the oasis. Actually, I decided it would be best not to mention that to whatever emerged, seeing how I'd just soaked my genitalia in its home.
After a few seconds, a small child - maybe 3 or 4 - emerged from the middle of the oasis and walked to the shore. He WAS wearing a tie, and a small adorable suit. The water ran down his body, dripping into the sand, his body drying instantly, his suit unblemished. He approached me, and I quickly moved a rock to cover my shame. I know the situation is completely innocent, but it would probably be best to not be found alone, naked and with a child.
"You're naked." He remarked scornfully.
"I was hot, needed to cool down." I replied abashed. Then, regaining my metaphorical balance, "Anyway, what business is it of yours?"
"Do you think we should be naked naturally?" He demanded I answer
"Well, yes. Naturally. I mean, clothes have many adva...." But he cut me off.
"I mean, does God want us to be naked? If God wanted us to be naked, would we be born dressed?"
"What?" I replied, confused.
"Look at my suit. Do you think this comes from a shop? The result of a cash transfer? No! I was born wearing this, and only remove it in the privacy of my laundry room, where I instantly change into another suit while the first one washes."
I looked at him. This was stupid. Still, I needed to know:
"Were you born with a spare suit?"
"No! How dare you! Those born with a second suit are an abomination to the Lord!" He yelled.
"Then where did you get it?" I asked.
"Oh, I bought it." He replied. "Now, why not give this a read?"
He passed me a small pile of pamphlets, before turning on his heels and walking back into the oasis. I watched him go, before casually flicking through the literature. It showed a lot of babies wearing suits. Some of them even had little bowler hats.
The sun began to set, and I dressed again. After a while, I burned the literature for warmth. Then I crawled under some rocks and tried to get some sleep.
4 comments:
Before I read the post, I thought you might be referring to the tot pageants. They are soooooo creepy, as is the young boy wearing the suit. I'd say he was a bit overdressed.
I might go as far as to say ALL children are creepy. And adults as well. I know I certainly am.
Sorry it took so long to reply :)
Hey, Paul. Dropping acid is fun, isn't it? If that story wasn't drug-induced, then it gets awards for a reasonable facsimile.
And... I liked it.
Thanks Doug. I think... :)
Hmm, there seem to be a lot of smiley faces in my replies in this comment section. I must make up for it with something cynical...
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