Curiosity

And what happens 
When the heart stops beating 
The organs shut down 
And the body dies?
A little boy asked the teacher 
One day, 

Just before the bell sounded...


     W.A CHOLT. Copyright Fergal O Reilly. 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kiser Avatar
November 17, 2018 at 11:10 PM
Yep, that's like a kid....talk about luck. Well penned and the imagery has me right there.
Wolf Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 3:55 PM
As Line was saying, this is sure a classic 'saved-by-the-bell' moment, if ever there was. Nicely done! :) gw
Cholt Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Thanks Gershon.
Gauthier Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Lovely demonstration of a saved-by-the-bell moment, WA. Well done.
Cholt Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Thanks Line.
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