Even as I type this, Charlie is reluctant to speak, but he does want to tell his story
He prefers to keep his face covered, but he just has to have his nose on the laptop as I work.
Then he worked up his courage and came out.
He doesn’t mind my writing his story, but…
insisted that there be no recordings and began frisking me to see if I was wired.
He has never told anyone before… he was abducted by Aliens
and like Fox Mulder, Charlie “Wants to Believe”
After saying this, he lost his voice.
Inexplicably he could no longer speak.
But his soulful eyes spoke volumes…
terabytes if you prefer
Suddenly the house began to shake and shutter.
Then in a deep clear voice Charlie said,
“Oh no, not again…”
~ ~ ~
After five long minutes of tense waiting it all stopped.
…the washing machine finished the spin cycle.
~ ~ ~
Charlie came out of his trance and spoke…
asking if it was time for snacks.