Since future generations will wonder at this, my fortress built into the volcano Mokombo, and will benefit from knowledge of my humble but exceptional beginnings, I will briefly forestall my plans for world conquest and describe the origins of my genius.
As a child, I discovered that the world is saturated with sadness: sadness when Mother told me of the death of my beloved dog Yankee; sadness as I became increasingly frustrated in school as teachers refused to accept my genius; sadness when in adolescence the pretty girls reveled in my humiliation, refusing my advances despite my obvious charms and resources; sadness at my grandparents' funerals. My own parents even refused to allow me to remain at home while I began assembling my forces for world conquest.
There is happiness in the world, but it is nothing but a cruel promise. It is as inconsequential as the sprig of parsley on the steak of the world, a garnish of joy, so to speak. But some of that joy will soon be mine when my plans come to fruition, when the world bows to my brilliance. Then, when others find the sadness that I have lived with all my life, I will laugh.
Copyright 2012. Timothy H. Ruppel. All rights reserved.
As a child, I discovered that the world is saturated with sadness: sadness when Mother told me of the death of my beloved dog Yankee; sadness as I became increasingly frustrated in school as teachers refused to accept my genius; sadness when in adolescence the pretty girls reveled in my humiliation, refusing my advances despite my obvious charms and resources; sadness at my grandparents' funerals. My own parents even refused to allow me to remain at home while I began assembling my forces for world conquest.
There is happiness in the world, but it is nothing but a cruel promise. It is as inconsequential as the sprig of parsley on the steak of the world, a garnish of joy, so to speak. But some of that joy will soon be mine when my plans come to fruition, when the world bows to my brilliance. Then, when others find the sadness that I have lived with all my life, I will laugh.
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