Captain Jack knew these waters well. His small ship quietly parted the murky mist hovering above the silent sea. Moonlight blanketed the area leading toward the forbidden cliffs, where an opening to a hidden cave invited those seeking adventure.
Upon entering the cave, Jack sailed his ship toward rocky land and dropped anchor. A tattered captain's coat wore evidence of the difficult journey to reach his destination. From a damp pocket a worn treasure map was pulled and unrolled to show the way.
A match was lit as Jack studied the contents. "Fifty two steps from the rocky ledge," whispered the Captain. Carefully each step was taken by his squeaky, leather boots. The dim light permeated shortly to reveal damp, stone walls as trickles of water broke the eerie silence.
Jack followed the map through panicked bats, threatening stalactites, and occasional skeletons of unfortunate mates who had tried their luck through the treacherous cave. After turning the last corner, there before him a beam of light rested upon the treasure chest. Hesitantly he approached the old, oak box. Captain Jack had heard the rumors and did not take this discovery lightly.
The Golden Treasure, although thought to be the most bounteous loot hidden amongst the seven seas, was cursed. Any pirate to set eyes upon the treasure in an unprepared state would quickly meet unforeseen events lead by Davy Jones himself. However, if a pirate be ready, the Golden Treasure was hoped to grant a pirate's greatest wish.
Unable to wait any longer, Captain Jack flung the lid off the chest and beheld the glistening, golden coins. The treasure in all its glory glowed brighter and brighter. Jack basked in its light as it grew brighter and brighter and brighter ... still brighter and brighter and BRIGHTER!
The brightness continued, but Jack couldn't seem to look away. His mouth opened to yell, but was so overcome by the situation, he could only shake slightly as though experiencing the g-force of a bursting volcano.
The face of Davy Jones appeared behind the light. "Mrs. Adam," he said, "Your son's eyes are looking a little more matured. However, he has developed stage one ROP in both eyes." The light turned off and Jack wailed to make his discomfort known. His mom held him until the shock had left, then nestled him back in his bed.
"It's OK, Captain," she said to her boy. "You'll be better in no time." Jack knew she was right. A little ROP was nothing compared to his recent adventures. Soon he settled back into a deep sleep ready to search for the Golden Treasure, this time to have his wish granted.
One way or another, he'd find a way to get home soon.
A match was lit as Jack studied the contents. "Fifty two steps from the rocky ledge," whispered the Captain. Carefully each step was taken by his squeaky, leather boots. The dim light permeated shortly to reveal damp, stone walls as trickles of water broke the eerie silence.
Jack followed the map through panicked bats, threatening stalactites, and occasional skeletons of unfortunate mates who had tried their luck through the treacherous cave. After turning the last corner, there before him a beam of light rested upon the treasure chest. Hesitantly he approached the old, oak box. Captain Jack had heard the rumors and did not take this discovery lightly.
The Golden Treasure, although thought to be the most bounteous loot hidden amongst the seven seas, was cursed. Any pirate to set eyes upon the treasure in an unprepared state would quickly meet unforeseen events lead by Davy Jones himself. However, if a pirate be ready, the Golden Treasure was hoped to grant a pirate's greatest wish.
Unable to wait any longer, Captain Jack flung the lid off the chest and beheld the glistening, golden coins. The treasure in all its glory glowed brighter and brighter. Jack basked in its light as it grew brighter and brighter and brighter ... still brighter and brighter and BRIGHTER!
The brightness continued, but Jack couldn't seem to look away. His mouth opened to yell, but was so overcome by the situation, he could only shake slightly as though experiencing the g-force of a bursting volcano.
The face of Davy Jones appeared behind the light. "Mrs. Adam," he said, "Your son's eyes are looking a little more matured. However, he has developed stage one ROP in both eyes." The light turned off and Jack wailed to make his discomfort known. His mom held him until the shock had left, then nestled him back in his bed.
"It's OK, Captain," she said to her boy. "You'll be better in no time." Jack knew she was right. A little ROP was nothing compared to his recent adventures. Soon he settled back into a deep sleep ready to search for the Golden Treasure, this time to have his wish granted.
One way or another, he'd find a way to get home soon.
Such a cute way of explaining his eye-exam! Capt'n Jack is doing awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Backup your blog! You might have started to gather a precious treasure here that can became a great resource of comfort for families with premies! Just saying! Challenge carves out the beauty in the soul, Jana! Little Jack knew who is mom was supposed to be. All the love to you!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Cap'n! Maria's right - little Jack picked the right Mommy!
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