Bradbury Tales

The Importance of Planning

The Importance of Planning

The tree gave very little protection against the rain. Standing right next to the trunk, I was less conspicuous but just as soaked as the small group of mourners by the grave. I watched as the coffin was lowered with handfuls of sodden earth to follow.

There is something depressing about a funeral in the rain. It may be appropriate in that it sets the mood, but it still amounts to adding insult to injury. Is it not enough to lose a loved one?

I promised myself that next time I would check the weather forecast before selecting a victim.


Word count: 100
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