Naw, I’m Still Here

Daily writing prompt
If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?

Because of how fickle phones are, I’m often asked: “You still there?” It’s strange and annoying. At first, I thought it was an issue with my phone, then I thought it was a jammer. Now, I’m realizing that the real problem is probably the “upgrades” my cell service provider did to one of their towers.

A friend described it as me being inside of a miniature, landlocked Bermuda Triangle.

So… bad reception. I get asked if I left… I always respond: “Naw, I’m still here.” Or “Naw, ain’t gone nowhere.”

Taking “naw” out of my daily language would not be easy… I’m so used to using it.

Do I have plans for the rest of the night?

Naw… not exactly…

~J. Lyst



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