“Don’t be afraid,” said my mom. I think I was three at the time. “It’s just a feather.”
“Does it got
eyes?” I replied warily.
Years later,
I take her advice. Fear gone. MOV
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trifecta writing challenge: 33 words about what scares you
Smart woman! Good piece!
ReplyDeletelove. haha the kid's voice! :D
ReplyDeleteLove "does it got eyes?' If it has eyes, than bigger than it thing, doesn't quite make it harmless. But I am getting better about it...
ReplyDeleteit was good to read it from that POV, always a caveat, right?
ReplyDeleteDoes it hurt?
Does it have eyes?
Is it bigger than me?
and when it comes to the BIG fears, maybe it is easier to remind ourselves that some things are just as afraid, that maybe they are looking at us the same way.
nice response to the prompt.
This made me smile. "Does it got eyes?" is perfect for a child's POV!
ReplyDeletePerfect capture of voice in 33!
ReplyDeleteYou so nailed it with Does it got eyes.
Also love that the advice was taken years later : )
As the others said, love the child's pov. Clever writing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a smart mom.
ReplyDeleteSometimes moms get it right. We just don't hear it at the time!
ReplyDeleteGreat voice. Can you please come tell my daughter not to be afraid? She's not listening to me. :-) Thanks for linking up. Don't forget to vote.
ReplyDeleteMoms are right
ReplyDeleteIt is shame mom can't work her magic later in life. I love the doubting question.
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