Microscopic Stories

Use It or Lose It

Use It or Lose It

As he grew older, he thought often of the adage. Knowing it was true, he fretted about the increasing rarity of his interactions with her and the dwindling of his capacity. She seemed disinterested and he was determined not to impose on her.

Just as he feared, he lost it in the end.

Then he found that life was easier and happier without it. Not to be subject to its constant urging and insistence was freedom indeed.

She missed it, however. Now she worried about losing both her charms and his love. His frequent declarations were insufficient to convince her.


Word count: 100
For no particular reason but my strange thoughts.
Unprompted.