Rutherford Shows Me the Way

He is big and beastly, and we are afraid, I said.
Not I said Rutherford, who had been dropped on his head.
What is wrong with you? He is an ugly mean troll, you dunce.
Rutherford rolled his eyes at me a lot more than once.

What is mean about him? He looks scared to me.
Rutherford took the troll a large cup of Earl Gray tea.
The troll gave him three wishes and gave him a sweet high five.
I tried to get in on the action, by bringing him a kitty cat live.

What is it? He asked, cringing with fear at the cat.
Rutherford gave me a stern look and yelled, “Sis! Stop that!”
I felt foolish now, as the troll began to shiver and shake in fear.
I guess Rutherford is pretty wise for a boy of only four years.
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Hankins Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 5:40 PM
Oh my, I love this one, Caren. Latch onto the boy who is fearless...always!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:37 PM
I always like having the child be the wisest one in the story.
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Cute one, Caren. You are always so creative.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:37 PM
Thank you Andrea. I take a bow.
Tor Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:41 PM
He sure is Caren...
Krutsinger Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 8:38 PM
He sure is!
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