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My Fingers Are Screaming

My fingers are crying, begging me to stop. Writer’s cramp! They scream, feeling crippled. Don’t be such pussies! I say to them. As nice to my body as I have ever been. As forgiving to myself as I can be, which is non-forgiving, I push them on, refusing to let them have a break. It’s what I do. It’s my way. My fingers feel tingly, but they go on. Knowing it is what they have to live with if they want to live.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 9/10/2019 1:48:00 PM
Only 85? C'mon, even fingers need an occasional break!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/10/2019 11:17:00 PM
I am irritated because they use to type at 97 words a minute.
Date: 9/9/2019 2:57:00 PM
Aw Caren...those poor fingers. Panagiota
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/10/2019 12:06:00 AM
I do not feel a bit sorry for them. They only type about 85 words a minute. They are slowing down.

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