Tell Me A Story

Tell me a story.

Which story should I tell?

Tell me a story about hope and love and beautiful things.

Well...

But, don't tell me a story that encourages evil. Don't tell me a story where the bad guys win. Don't tell me a story where wrongs go unpunished. Don't tell me a story that will lead me down the wrong path.

Alright...

And, don't tell me a story that hides from the truth. Don't tell me a story that simplifies the complex. Don't tell me a story that reduces a person to an idea, especially if that idea is vague and exists in a vacuum. Don't tell me a story about archetypes, because archetypes are social constructs and not trustworthy. Don't tell me a story that relegates women to a subservient role, or any role for that matter, and don't tell me a story with racial undertones that takes advantage of my fear of the Other. Don't tell me a story that turns my skin inside out with rage, or any other emotion, really. I'd rather my skin were left on the outside for now. Don't tell me a story that makes me think too hard, but don't tell me a story that makes me feel stupid. Don't tell me a story that I've heard before. Don't tell me a story that I can't connect with. Don't tell me a story that's too abstract or symbolic. And, don't use words like vitriolic, you just end up sounding like an asshole.

Um...

Most importantly, tell me a story that's totally true. Tell me a story that includes all the complexities of life, and leaves no stone unturned. Tell me this story, otherwise, you're nothing but a liar.



Tell me a story.



Tell me a story.



Tell me a story.