“Mom, I’m going to Tommy’s.”
“Destiny looks uncomfortable driving that Tonka bulldozer. And what’s that sign she’s holding? What are you two up to now?”
“We’re gonna protest. Tommy and his GI Joe built a humpty-trumpty wall out of snow.”
“Marlie, I’m sure GI Joe is just following Executive orders.”
“That’s what Tommy said. But I don’t like walls like that.”
“It’s cold out. Wear this hat.”
“Tommy’s dad does not like this hat. At all.”
“I know. Here. I made a little one just like it for Destiny. And here’s one for GI Joe too.”
“Awesome! Thanks mom!”
Another take on Charli’s Carrot Ranch February 7, 2019 Flash Fiction Challenge to in 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sign. It can be a posted sign, a universal sign, a wonder. Go where the prompt leads. Check it out.
I don’t think I like that humpty-trumpty fence either, even if it’s made out of snow. I think Marlie has the right idea for her destiny. She’s too strong to fall.
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I’m digging this Marlie character. She might pester you one day into a full-blown YA novel.
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Sometimes just a little tick… can make a big difference.
(As in ticking off the neighbor – to maybe realize that we should all be equal. I think I can imagine that hat… )
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