the putting off of the imminent history paper[s]

did you ever want to tell a story but you couldn't find the words?
did you ever have just the words to say but no story to go with it?
have you ever told THE story with THE words, but found it made no sense?
it wasn't original?
it didn't fit?
it wasn't right?
it wasn't smart?
it wasn't thrilling?
it wasn't breathtaking?
life isn't very interesting. that's why storytellers change it.
but sometime they don't. and we still like it.
why is that?
it's because life is relatable. we like to be entertained.
but sometimes,
that doesn't cut it.
guns, explosions, impossible romances, magical fairytales, feats of strength, greatness, nobility; they're all well and good.
but something within us responds

when a man comes home from work
tired,
stressed,
worn out,

and looks at his wife
and smiles
and says


"what's for dinner?"