Oprah didn't die for your sins the sign read. The man holding it on the street corner was ordinary looking enough, Billy thought as he was driving to the store for something to eat. He couldn't figure it out at first, was it a joke or lunacy? Just a laugh he decided. Pretty funny too! An idea some smart ass thought would bring a smile on to people this Friday morning. And it was a beautiful day. That end of summer pre-fall coolness in the air with a clear blue sky. Billy thought, yes it's a sign.....just that..... pointing to something he really was feeling. Not craziness but joy for no particular reason. Yeah! Why joy and not the usual numbness and gloominess today? Very different than the usual crap when even doing right felt wrong. Why today? Why even think about it? It actually felt good. Just enjoy it!
Then he wanted to share it. Where did that come from? Go on Facebook and post something to spread that good feeling. Take his picture and post that. Just as the man holding the sign was doing. Then folks could see just how much of a smart ass he was or decide he was a mere fool too. Maybe that was all social media was. A crazy person on the street corner holding up a sign with some prophetic saying. People have this need to share. Part of a community. So communicate.
Fuck it, just turn up the radio and play some good old rock and roll. Or park the car, get out and walk. Just smile at people. Breathe all that good fresh air. Be one with nature. Just be happy! For a moment, before the doom and gloom of reality set in. How long can this feeling last? The more Billy thought like this the more this joyous mood began to slip away. Now his mind latched onto that like a fishing hook snagged to a rock. That became the beginning of the end.
But wait he thought! Stop! Let it go. Push those down-turned lips into a smile. Don't think, don't ask why, just enjoy. Let it be! You see, Oprah didn't die for your sins.
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