Okay, body, this is the deal. We got to get up out of this bed.
But, I don't want to, the body said.
You're not listening. We got to get up. There are things that need to be done. If we just lay here, they won't get taken care of.
But I want to lay here and be warm and lazy. If you make me get up, then I'll have to walk around. My legs will get tired. I'll have to talk to people we don't like and I'll have to smile--you know I hate to smile! No, I'm not getting up. I'm just going to lay here all day with you and hope you think of that supermodel again.
Look, you're the body. I'm the mind. You are supposed to do as I tell you.
Who told you that? the body asked.
Logic!
Who is he? asked the body.
It doesn't matter. You do not know him. So he is not important. What is important is that we got to get up.
I'm not moving! You can go if you want to. You're the mind. Go! Run free. Me, I'm just gonna lay here all day.
Okay, I've got a deal for you.
What is it?
If you get up, I'll feed you.
What will you feed me? Prison slop? No deal!
No, I'll give you al the good stuff you like.
Like chocolate?
Yeah, like chocolate.
And cookies? You know I like cookies.
Yes, you can have cookies, too.
Well, why didn't you say that in the first place? Come on, let's go!
Copyright 2004 Valentine
