Saturday, June 2, 2012

64. Danger

It wasn’t the first time he’d been followed because he was black and young. 

“Hello?  Excuse me?”  The police officer approached him.  “Son, this is a dangerous area.  Let me drive you home.” 
Now that was a first.

     
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trifecta writing challenge, finish the story in 33 words ("It wasn't the first time")

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12 comments:

  1. Sad state of affairs yet the ending put it back in place. The caption on the photo says it. Breaks my heart for a few reasons.

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  2. Powerful indeed, brilliant observation.

    Anna :o] at http://puzzelcious.blogspot.com

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  3. I agree--very powerful. Great job!

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  4. Original, funny and bitter. All at the same time.

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  5. Sad. I'd like to think that color wasn't a reason for suspicion, but I know that's not the reality.

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  6. What a great statement -- for this does not happen enough, if at all.

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  7. Aww. This one made me smile. He's just somebody's son trying to get home. :)

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  8. Such an original point of view. I enjoyed the sentiment.

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  9. That gave me hope at the end that someone is trying to do the right thing.

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  10. Powerful, educational and tastefully presented.

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  11. Thanks for linking up this weekend; sorry for the late comment. Reading the other comments here, it seems some people may have missed your final line. I enjoyed this read. Timely.

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