Jedi in the Rain

Summary

A person takes their dog for a walk in the rain, dressed in a Jedi-like hooded coat, but slips and falls, injuring themselves, which humorously undermines their self-image as a Jedi.

Abstract

The narrative "Jedi in the Rain" depicts an individual's experience of walking their dog in the rain while wearing a waterproof coat that gives them a Jedi-like appearance. The dog is let off the leash and enjoys the freedom, while the narrator strides with purpose, feeling impervious to the weather. However, an unexpected slip on a slick spot leads to a painful fall, causing injuries and a humorous realization that they are not as invincible as a Jedi. The narrator, Elle Beau, reflects on the incident with self-deprecating humor, acknowledging the vulnerability beneath the confident exterior.

Opinions

The narrator sees themselves as bold and unique for walking in the rain.
There is a playful comparison of the narrator's hooded coat to a Jedi's attire, suggesting a sense of fantasy or role-playing in everyday life.
The dog's enjoyment of the rain contrasts with the narrator's later misfortune, highlighting the unpredictability of life.
The fall and subsequent injuries humorously challenge the narrator's initial sense of invulnerability.
The narrator's self-reflection after the fall indicates a mix of humility and resilience.
There is an assertion of copyright and a note about the potential unauthorized use of the story, showing the author's concern for content ownership and integrity.

A Poem

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I’m the only one bold enough to walk my dog out in the rain.

I’ve got on my water-proof coat; the one with a deep hood that makes me look like a Jedi.

I let the dog off his leash and he races around with abandon, while I stride on purposefully, oblivious to the wet and the cold.

Until we hit a hidden slick spot and I go down hard on the concrete, bruising my knee and wrenching my back.

“So much for being a Jedi,” I say, as I limp the rest of the way home.

© Copyright Elle Beau 2020 Elle Beau writes on Medium about sex, life, relationships, society, anthropology, spirituality, and love. If this story is appearing anywhere other than Medium.com, it appears without my consent and has been stolen.I have to lay there in the puddle for a while before I can even gather myself enough to stand up.