The Chase. (686 hits)
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Submitted by Davros (View user info) at 2006-02-07 11:45:51 EST
There is a moments hesitation and then the chase is on.
I can feel the adrenaline pumping and the lactic acid building in my muscles as I pound out the distance to escape my enemy. I have to concentrate on reaching my sanctuary as the feeling of disappointment would be too much to bear, particularly with my wife and son watching from a safe distance.
I am no longer the young man that I once was. There are many younger hunters in my tribe but something compels me to carry on. The day that I can no longer outrun my foe is not yet upon me and until that time I will continue to hunt for the elusive rewards. I don't know whether it is an inability to concede that I don't have my youth or if it is purely the thrill of the chase that keeps me going. What I do know is that when I can not compare to the youthful hunters, some of whom seem little more than children to me, my life will be over. Defeated by the very thing I seek to outwit.
It always amazes me that the relatively short distance to my haven seems to be such a long way when faced with an adversary such as I face. Every step feels like a lifetime, every breath seems to sear my lungs with a white hot heat, yet I still try to run faster, fully aware that my tribe depends on me to make it. Failure is not an option.
Every time hunting season comes around, people speculate that I will not be able to lead the tribe in their quest, yet every time I return. I almost feel as if some of my people are willing me to fail, yet still these same people revel in my victory every time I outwit my opponent.
I can see the place where my antagonist cannot harm me and I push harder still to reach my goal. I can hear it closing in on me, that spoiler of dreams that seeks to destroy me.
The sound it makes as it draws closer is perhaps the most terrifying part of the chase. A sound which is almost a dog whistle, barely audible to the human ear.
That sound means something different to every hunter, be it failure or success, but for me it signifies one thing and one thing alone. A final push towards survival.
I draw every last ounce of energy in my body and make one final push for my refuge.
The last few steps are always fraught with anticipation. My age is against me and every chase is a closer one than the previous encounter. Even when my exertions are done, I still have to wait for my peers to let me know that I have escaped capture again.
I lunge with all my will for my preserve and wait for my colleagues to congratulate or mourn me.
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"SAFE,SAFE".
-Dave
User Reviews
Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2006-02-15 11:19:03 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Nicely done Dave.
Go baseball!
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2006-02-09 14:31:25 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
not so hot on baseball but I like what you did here.
Submitted by MickGinny (user info) at 2006-02-08 15:20:15 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:04:43 (#)
Ranking: 1
Dave.....Winfield?
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he is Davy Lopes you silly ass.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-02-08 05:22:55 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 16:55:39 (#)
Ranking: 2
That is okay...despite your (Brits) best efforts, I still have no idea how cricket is played. Cheerio!
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Try here http://www.ubersite.com/m/82423 if you haven't already.
-Dave
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 16:55:39 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
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Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:32:38 (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:04:43 (#)
Ranking: 1
Dave.....Winfield?
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Forgive me for being an ignorant Britisher, but I had to google this.
Sad to say .....No.
-Dave
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That is okay...despite your (Brits) best efforts, I still have no idea how cricket is played. Cheerio!
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-02-07 16:38:25 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
stick to writing about chavs, that's what I want to hear from you
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2006-02-07 13:19:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
haha. didn't see that coming.
Submitted by simple_catalyst (user info) at 2006-02-07 13:03:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i dislike baseball, i like the way you write.
Submitted by simple_catalyst (user info) at 2006-02-07 13:03:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
No Comment
Submitted by Sassmasterr (user info) at 2006-02-07 13:02:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
entertaining, as usual
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:46:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by jack11058 (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:30:49 (#)
Ranking: 2
pretty damn well-written, dave.
technically, in the colonies, our baseball parlance "tribe" refers to the cleveland team, the indians, whose nickname is said "tribe".
i enjoyed the hell out of this. spring training, wooT!
coincidentally, my last post was about a tribe and a hunt...
LINKWHORE http://www.ubersite.com/m/83414
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I know of the "tribe" in question, mainly due to the movie, "Major League" which coincidentally stars Charlie Sheen to pacify the comment below.
Could you mail me, when you can.
dave.groves.at.gmail.com
-Dave
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:32:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:04:43 (#)
Ranking: 1
Dave.....Winfield?
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Forgive me for being an ignorant Britisher, but I had to google this.
Sad to say .....No.
-Dave
Submitted by jack11058 (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:30:49 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
pretty damn well-written, dave.
technically, in the colonies, our baseball parlance "tribe" refers to the cleveland team, the indians, whose nickname is said "tribe".
i enjoyed the hell out of this. spring training, wooT!
coincidentally, my last post was about a tribe and a hunt...
LINKWHORE http://www.ubersite.com/m/83414
Submitted by ozzy (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:30:26 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
This is just too damn good Davros.
That's it, I'm stealing your mojo.
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:04:43 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Dave.....Winfield?
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2006-02-07 12:01:30 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
You can play in a Yahoo league, and know little to nothing about the sport since yahoo keeps stats and rankings. In fact, I won my office's fantasy basketball league last year, and I know zero about the game.
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:56:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:53:29 (#)
Ranking: 2
Another month until spring training starts.
I'm thinking about putting a fantasy baseball league together.
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Count me in Bob.
I have to admit to having a soft spot for the old "rounders".
I will happily be the sacrificial lamb of the league.
-Dave
Submitted by The_Cyst_Master (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:54:17 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
How come Charlie Sheen isn't in this?
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:53:29 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Another month until spring training starts.
I'm thinking about putting a fantasy baseball league together.
Submitted by w_t_a_y_s_t_r_m (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:50:39 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I like
Submitted by redskieslookfake (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:47:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
BASEBALL?!!
I grudgingly give you a +2 on the basis it was nicely written.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-02-07 11:47:16 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Sorry Dave, didn't like this. Lots of other people will +2 you though, so it will even out.