The Shine In My Life

“This wittle wight of me, umm, I’m gonna wet it shine, This wittle wight of me, I’m gonna wet it shine...SEE!” He thrusts his pointer finger upward on the SEE.... “Oh, wet it shine, wet it shine, wet it shine...SHINE!” My three-year-old sings these words over and over Until I say, impatiently, “Jeez, give it a rest, will ya!” “Wet it shine...otay, but your wight is gonna go out!” He shouts, then, quietly hums the tune to himself. The little guy puts the shine into his papa’s life. With him, everything is just fine—inside and out! FIFTH PLACE WINNER Written April 9, 2021 For “Shine” Contest Sponsored by Constance La France