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If I Am the Illustrated Man

If I Am The Illustrated Man
I color the world~~for 'tis a pigment of my imagination
***The Illustrated Man was a short-lived comic character of the '60s who, as a boy, was saved by his parents who died when their boat they were all on, went over a waterfall, hence, when that boat came closest to land during strong river surges, his father had tossed him overboard to safety, but the current made it impossible to maneuver, ergo, their shouting words of love to their son, who already assumed the character known to them all, to be the illustrated boy. The oddity forced the family into a jungled life. In time, he grew into a man when love intervened when he met a girl who openly accepted him to be who he was. So ensues episodes of varied misdeeds where he comes to her aid.
2020 August 27 *2nd Place* If I Am A Super Heroine-Hero ~~JCB Burl
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Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 3:36 PM
this is super super clever. I had no idea of this character, but your word play is excellent. I only knew of the Ray Bradbury story's Illustrated man!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 6:40 PM
I was truly blessed to have known both Bradbury's collected works and the comic book character, Andrea, albeit, my grateful thanks for your wondrous expressions, stay safe and well, Aloha! William
Andresen Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM
- Congratulations ... hero William :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 9:39 AM
Again, I am truly grateful my dear, Anne-Lise, stay well and safe, Aloha! William
Theraven Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 7:15 AM
William, Monoku with an eye for imagination. Love the illustration and title with thoughts of Bradbury's stories. -Richard
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Thank you my friend for expressing your welcomed considerations, stay well and safe, Aloha! William
Andresen Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 1:56 AM
- Colorful suggestions for the contest ... best wishes in the contest, William :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 8:38 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your respect and encouragement, Aloha! William
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