Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) posted some questions he wanted the whole world to answer and it became a most beautiful set of replies and started trending like the crazies. I wanted to chime in but couldn't because I fell asleep so here's a post reply to all his wonderful questions, some not as poetic or heartfelt as some of the other replies but I'm giving it a shot.
His questions are in italics and my answers, well, you'll read them eventually. Kudos to all who sent in their amazing ditties!
Why is January so dangerous? #keepmoving #JanTale
January Isn't a very exciting name to have until you find yourself in a dark room with her pointing a gun to your face. Point Blank.
What's the strangest thing that ever happened to you in February? #FebTale #keepmoving
It took me all the strength I had to say that nothing happened. Except maybe being told off by a smartmouthed vagrant. Change, he said loudly.
What Historical figure does March remind you of? #MarTale
Napolean, actually. Given that he did get to "march" a troop. Even if he failed he tried.
What's your happiest memory of April? #AprTale
April is the month of my birth. I guess my happiest memory of it would be cakes. Just cakes and food and happy people wishing me well. April showers, I was showered with love.
What is the weirdest gift you've ever been given in May? #MayTale
I don' know what prompted a gift but there he was, under the rain in a trenchcoat. He was holding a box, obviously drenched. "Here," He said.
Where would you spend a perfect June? #JunTale
The perfect June would start with the end of a semester. It would end glouriously. And then I would go on vacation on a beach somewhere with a book, a bloke and a big coconut to keep me company.
What is the most unusual thing you have ever seen in July? #JulTale
The most unusual thing I have ever seen in July WAS July. She was there in her yellow gumboots and a red flowery Sunday hat. I giggled when it looked like the wind was about to send her away but she stayed.
If August could speak, what would it say? #AugTale #keepmoving
August could speak. There was no reason why he couldn't except his mother's birthday was today and he couldn't help his tears from flowing timidly from his stoic eyes. "I miss her so much."
Tell me something you lost in September that meant a lot to you. #SeptTale #keepMoving
I lost him in September. He didn't die but I did lose him. I lost someone I thought I loved and trusted because he did something he should never be proud of and no, I haven't forgiven him.
What mythical creature would you like to meet in October? #OctTale #KeepMoving
A motherfucking unicorn with WINGS.
What would you burn in November, if you could? #NovTale #keepmoving
Staring at the fire, the heat bathed my skin in warmth. The air outside was chilly and unwelcoming. He threw another log into the embers and I watched it burn.
Who would you like to see again in December? Don’t forget #DecTale
There, on the couch, was my grandfather. He was smiling at me but I knew he wasn't really there. I told him how happy I was to see him after so long, I missed him and I hoped he was proud of me.
