This is a blog entry for the 100 WCGU over at http://jfb57.wordpress.com/2012/02/20/100-word-for-grown-ups-week31/
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The Flip Side
The playground was cold and Andy wanted a cup of tea. But he had caught sight of the familiar bobbing red hair burrowing into thick bushes behind the greenhouse.
Louder, the infuriated teacher yelled at Tyler again. But, predictably, the haunches revealed by the trembling branches did not falter nor twitch nor pause in their mischief. One, two three giant angry strides; aggressively he loomed over Tyler.
"I've had enough! Every break! You know you’re not allowed..."
The boy emerged delicately, eyes shimmering. He proffered up a fallen baby bird in cupped hands and wailed.
i like it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks anonymous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just delightful. That would have stopped her. Love it when there is a twist at the end.
ReplyDeleteAw, heart wrenching, and I bet the teacher felt it too.
ReplyDeleteI love a redemption story!
ReplyDeleteDelightful A lovely read.
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