Creative Writing Cathole

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The Cathole I felt the rumbles deep within my abdomen -- I have felt this feeling before, accompanied by the cold sweat and state of panic -- pressure and intense urgency filled my mind and body. “Lish! Pass me the trowel, I need to dig a cathole!” I exclaimed. (Lish was our beaver-resembling male camp guide named Elisha). As soon as the trowel entered my grasp I was already steps in the direction of the dropzone, each stride falling quicker than the last. A connoisseur of backcountry poops, I had a vision, or an obligation rather. Every cathole must be greater than the last, and the next one must be mapped out in carefully planned blueprint. If you wish to keep your dignity you best find somethin to lean on. I came across an old, sturdy and weathered oak tree; this is my Charlie and I am drop team Soaring Condor (they call me the Condor due to my vast wingspan and aerodynamics). Frantically -- yet masterfully -- I rip at the earth, focused on depth in anticipation of the violent airstrike of burning napalm …show more content…

Roots are in my way, as I should have expected beneath the ancient flora. My cathole plan was ruined, and time is running out. A creature of habit, and confident in my wilderness experience, yet I had made a crucial error. Wildly I search the nearby land for an appropriate spot. Out of the corner of my eye I notice a felled tree sprawled over soft soil and fallen leaves. How could I have missed such a beautiful location? I filled the kitten hole I had dug and moved to Target Zone B. This time, with urgency behind my fingertips, I dug deep into the soil. Carving effortlessly and artisanally, I scooped the earth from the ground and into a neat pile. As I approached the desired depth, I felt cogs turn in my abdominal clockwork. The time is now. I leaned back against the log and placed my palms on the forest floor beside me. Sparing the details, the mission was an epic success. A glorious feat and an impressive accomplishment for my “catholing”

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