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For eight hundred and thirty-seven years, four months, two weeks, six days, five hours and forty-eight minutes I’ve been standing here.
How do I know? Because I’ve nothing better to do than count every boring moment.
I didn’t always look this decrepit. I was a beautiful young thing back in the day. But as Venus di Milo’s boobs were polished and David’s bits and pieces preened, I was left to suffer the ravages of time.
In my prime, I was constantly admired. Artists drew pictures of me. When the camera was invented people started taking photographs. Today some statues take part in selfies. I don’t. Who’d want one with me?
People say very unpleasant things about the condition I’m in. I think very unpleasant things about them in return. Some of them look worn out themselves. The difference is, that whilst they won’t be around much longer, I’ll still be here! A few more bits will drop off no doubt, but I don’t have a lot of use for them anyway.
Sorry if I’ve been ranting on a bit but it’s nice to have someone to communicate with after standing here for eight hundred and thirty-seven years, four months, two weeks, six days, five hours and … let me see … fifty-two minutes
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Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?
Image credit; Marianna Smiley @ Unsplash “Thrive” by Danial Pooper a sculpture in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Keith's Ramblings 
And yet, she is still beautiful! I would take her picture 🙂
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That’s nice, she asked me to thank you Dale!
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My pleaure 🙂 I think it’s important to let them know.
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Excellent take, Keith!
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Thanks, Nancy.
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Love this Keith! So clever.
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I’m pleased! Thanks, Di.
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That’s a beautiful write up.
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Thanks for your kind words, Shashi.
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She does have a point about not looking her best. Thanks Keith for joining in with this entertaining piece.
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She needs a touch of cement makeup here and there, that’s for sure! Thanks for the prompt, Sadje.
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It’s my pleasure Keith. 😅😂
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Most excellent take on the prompt Keith.
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What a great take on the prompt!
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I love it, Keith. Polished boobs. LOL.
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She’s always cracking up)
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Damn thats a long time to stand in one place! No wonder she’s a bit fed up. I love this idea of giving the statue a voice, well done, Keith,
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Nicely told from the statue’s perspective.
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WOW, great write Keith.
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She definitely is mastering the counting. Perhaps a fresh coat of paint or a different scenery would help. 🙂
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That’s really clever. Well done, Keith!
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Very unique and clever take on the prompt. Perhaps sad if you think she’s nothing better to do than slowly fall to pieces. Feel a bit like that myself some days. 😉
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Cleverly written, Keith. I think she’s gorgeous, personally.
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