Terrarium

In a violent contumacious act the rankled child smashed the terrarium; the green shards of glass making an abstract scheme on the tiles of the solarium. Amid the sphagnum and the fertile dirt sixteen years of tender growth lay dying a single swipe with full intent to hurt; the child listened to the mother crying.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/27/2023 5:24:00 AM

16 years of nurturing a tiny garden, with pride, can be somewhat heartbreaking and to just cry instead of yelling at him, is commendable. Her tears hopefully will teach the child a memorable lesson. I love this Terry. It takes talent to tell a whole story in a few words and you have done it admirably.

Terry Miller
Date: 7/28/2023 1:42:00 AM

Thank you SV

Tom Woody

Date: 7/24/2023 6:15:00 AM

I'm guessing a time out is in order?

Terry Miller
Date: 7/28/2023 1:42:00 AM

Indeed Tom, thank you for your visit.