Short Stories

The little boy laughs as he runs, his grandfather struggles to catch him. The little girl giggles and peeks over the pew as her mother prays. The old woman in a veil and gloves neatly folds her handkerchief. The man wipes sweat from his face as he lays down his axe. The old woman slowly walks down the lane as her dog struggles to keep up. The teacher looks at his watch as his student reads his report. The man slams the door behind him as his wife shouts. The little boy dances as he pulls the fish from the water. The little girl smiles as she smears lipstick on her face. Daddy is frowning and she is laughing on that first bicycle ride. The dog howls as they take the old man away. The new bride smiles and falls into her husbands arms. Mother worries that her husband will not return. The man throws the hammer and grabs his thumb. Young eyes twinkle as Grandma brings the turkey to the table. Mother brushes the hair out of her sleeping baby’s eyes. Baby and puppy joyfully roll on the ground. The old dog lays his head in her lap. Grandma pats her husband’s hand one last time. The young soldier waves good bye to his family. Dad's eyes swell with tears as he gives her away. Papa can barely remove his shoes after work. The young boy taps his head with the pencil as he takes the test. The little girl pours tea and hands the empty cup to her teddy bear. Dad waves to his son as he gets on the bus. Mom and Dad clap as home plate is crossed. Daddy eats the little messy birthday cake. Mommy pulls her new baby to her breast. The woman puts ice on her eye and cries. The writer yawns and lays down his pen.