Twists and Turns

By luigi_pagano

Wed, 12 Apr 2023
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14 comments
 

It was a turn-up for the books. 

Contrary to what worms are expected to do when trodden on, Will had decided that he would not retaliate.

"You can turn if you want to, this worm is not for turning!", he declared.

His cousin Hugh, who was a bookworm, remembered having read that a similar phrase had been used in the past and that it had proved to be a turning point in somebody's life.

He turned to Will and, brusquely, told him to reconsider.

"You are spineless and have no backbone.  Your parents would turn in their graves if they knew what you are thinking of doing or rather not doing.
Think of the reason why you are a flatworm. Hundred of people have walked over you without turning a hair."

"Sorry", Will replied, "I have made my choice and there's no turning back."

Hugh looked at his obstinate cousin, realised he could not turn the tables and turned away in disgust

 

 

© Luigi Pagano 2023

Certificate U
Story
Just Stories
Surreal
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by marandina on

A story that undulates under the earth with a stellar cast of worms. I can imagine you reading this at the next ABCtales event, Luigi. Adroitly done, as always. Keep well. Paul 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers, Paul. Just turning my hand at this I.P. lark.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

Smiled all the way through. Thanks for posting.

Lindy

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

And thank you for reading it, Lindy. So glad it raised a smile.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I think you've done a similar 'turn' on words before Luigi. As Paul says, adroitly done, and a nice change.

Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It is quite possible, Rhiannon. Having a repetitious style is fairly common in our writing community and reflects our personal interests. Some people will write at length about nature, others about situations or unrequited love. As I like reading humorous authors like P.G. Woodhouse I tend to write, perhaps too often, with tongue-in-cheek in the hope that readers find my efforts amusing which by and large they do.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

i wasn't being critical, giving you praise that you do such takes with twists and turns so well and entertainingly! Rh

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Rhiannon, I understood that you weren't being critical. I was just pointing out that your comment made me realise that perhaps I overuse that kind of style but I also noticed the particular tendency we all have to write about our preferred topics. 

Kind regards, Luigi x

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Your writing is in its self an inspiration.  Loved it as usual.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you for your kind words, Graham. You are a brick (but I repeat myself, as I've used this epithet before)

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Well done Luigi - I'd love to hear this one read aloud too!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I think I  could manage that, Claudine  It wouldn't take too long to read.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

A turn-up for the books? Such a rebellious liberal little worm. I like the idea of a bookworm and all the concern and shame. Clever!

“The cut worm forgives the plow” – Blake

Keep well Luigi! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Tom. I like Blake's quotation.

Best, Luigi