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You are now entering MY I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N

Welcome. I hope that you enjoyed your journey in finding me. Now, we'll see if I have what it takes. Remember, I'm a work in progress. If you find yourself here by divine will; then, I will definitely instill some passion in your bones. Hold on to the seat of your pants because you're in for a wild ride. The guy in the saucer in this picture, he's holding onto the seat of his pants; and he's taking a wild ride. Come with me and I will guide your imagination through a vast array of stories. You will be sure to find it entertaining. So, without further ado, here we go...

Hold on to your britches

Because you're in for a wild ride

The negotiator ignited 

On fire?

Yes!!! It seems that somebody has lit a fire of desire under our negotiator's feet. The flame burns with a golden hue. I know that it's not glue and it doesn't spew. The negotiator has a huge vocabulary with many splendid words to choose from while negotiating with utter persuasion. He has the magical touch to get through to the hearts of stone and he does it all with grace, while he eats an ice cream cone.

What color is your grass? 

Is the grass always greener on the other aside? This issue could go up for debate but, I have neither the time nor the energy to do so. I'm far too busy living life than to be concerned about what other people think of me. If my head was stuck in the sand, I would like somebody to help me out but, otherwise; I'm on a journey called life. There are surprises around every corner. I have learned that one has to be careful of where you stick your nose. Not everything smells peachy...

The traveling man 

Will he make it out of his own house?

He lives in a hole in the wall. His name is Sam. He comes out late at night because he likes the night life. This, is his favorite spot to hang out. Recently, he is being followed by unscrupulous bounty hunters hired by the mob to take him out. He has no idea that he is being followed; but, he is starting to get a little paranoid because he is noticing someone following him around every corner.

Is this a dud? 

One day, a man was out in a field firing rockets up into the sky with his children. Everything was going great until there was this one rocket that just wouldn't take off. His youngest child walked up to the rocket and placed both hands on it while he gave it a nudge.
The rocket takes off into the sky taking the small little child for a wild ride.
That was the last we saw of little Billy, and that was 25 years ago.
I wonder where he is now...

All I want to do, is be loved 

Now, is that too much to ask?

Well, apparently so. As I sit and fester in my own muck; I guess I'll just have to figure out a way to love my self. Is there a manual for this? How long will I be able to stand the confusion? Will it get the best of me? You'll have to wait and see as I continue down the road of adventure. Then, I'll head on over to the happy pontoons of joy.

The more I relish 

In the enthusiastic

It seems that the gifts keep growing and growing. Who knows what's not flowing? What's it going to take to get past that blockage in my mind? Will it take a sledge hammer? Will it take an ounce of divine will and inspiration? Will the passion drive me to the brink of sanity? Oh, wouldn't you like to know? Will I crack under pressure? I already have, I always crack under the pressure.

The unEarthly tales of mystery 

Yes, sorry to say but, they defy logical explanations and if I try to explain them, I will just confuse you. So, I will leave it at that.

The hallways in my head 

There are hallways in your head?

Boy, you really do need help. I think that maybe they have a doctor that could remedy that problem, or do they? Have you ever been to a rubber room or a funny farm?

I have a solution 

Or do I?

I had one. I don't know what happened to it. It's not like it just got up and walked away. Or did it? I saw the wizard sitting on his throne; contemplating something. He looked perplexed but, he was happy because his face just appeared with a smile. He had that wide eyed starry look. He was lost in his imagination. He was trying to balance the energies of the moon and the sun.

I'm a party animal 

I really am

My owner thought it would be really great to put this hat on me, bake me a cake, and throw me a party but, to be honest with you; I don't feel so hot. This shirt thing that they put on me is really starting to itch. I'm a cat, I can't eat that huge cake; and besides, all I really want is a can of tuna.

I found the way out 

I did

Here I go. I am going to go hang out with the alley cats now. I know that they won't make me swim with the fishes. God only knows that I ate all of the food from the dishes. Off I go to start a new life. I want to live like I never lived before; with no restrictions or limitations. I want to go live it up with the ladies and become the king of my own parade. I'm off to find my castle. Here I go, stepping out on my own; and welcoming the unknown.

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davidstillwagon wrote...

Great lens, I love anything to do with writing.
David

ReplyPosted March 07, 2009

BusyQueen wrote...

Nice lens. 5* from me! Thanks. Really informative. Nicely detailed.

ReplyPosted February 12, 2009

Shindig wrote...

Great, long lens! 5 * :)
Thanks for the entertaining read

ReplyPosted January 24, 2009

dvirtualist wrote...

Hi, I enjoyed reading this lens.

ReplyPosted December 30, 2008

Snozzle wrote...

Thanks for the welcome on the forum.

I haven't read many lenses as yet but this one has fired my imagination the most so far by far - thanks!

Mike.

ReplyPosted December 19, 2008

OhMe wrote...

Very clever

ReplyPosted December 13, 2008

mbrownauthor wrote...

I enjoyed this lens. 5*s

ReplyPosted November 28, 2008

Medicinemanwriting1 wrote...

Super lens Kurt. Very interesting and stimulating. Thanks for sharing this. Gene

ReplyPosted October 31, 2008

Heather_O wrote...

I love flash fiction. This is great.

ReplyPosted October 29, 2008

Angelina_Howard wrote...

Very inspiring lens, I have not attempted fiction on squidoo. It is on the list-yours definetly sets the bar. Thanks. 5*

ReplyPosted October 07, 2008

vbright105 wrote...

Please take this with all due respect. You, dear man, are either a genius, or insane. :)
5*

ReplyPosted October 05, 2008

WritingforYourWealth wrote...

Fun stuff--I should do a lens related to my fiction stuff sometime :)

ReplyPosted September 30, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I write short stories and novels. Your lens spiked my imagination. Thanks
Lizzy

ReplyPosted September 25, 2008

Antidote wrote...

Wow! Great lens! There's so many different topics, the variety is great.
5*

ReplyPosted September 10, 2008

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