He stood still at the verge of the cliff, staring at the horizon thoughtfully. His handphone was ringing impatiently, but he could not seem to be bothered. He just lost all his money in the casino. Luggage, air ticket and passport were all he had, at least in this foreign land. He had many to think. He need to account for his misfortune at the blackjack table to his wife who was convinced that he was here for an important business appointment. He might also have to explain his son why he could not afford his school textbooks perhaps in the form of a bed-time story. And his creditors were going to pursue him day and night. He thought of many possibilities and solutions yet none seemed better than the other. It would be a slumberless night for him.
"The time to fix the roof is when the sun is still shining" - John F. Kennedy
Yet, he must fix his problems before the sun rised.
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Interesting. Sketch of a compulsive gambler? Do try to delve deeper into the inner feelings - more 'showing' needed? What's the cliff about? Is it the 'fixing' he has in mind?
ywpang
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