That Pain (Flash Fiction 55)

back to school
no bells, silence
mutual head nods
parent confides
embarrassment
“our son thinks
way too much…”
teacher shrugs
such bully, precautions
unknown inner lives
exhales sift hair
away from sullen eyes
nobody listens
he’s convinced
they won’t understand
tolerance zero, friendless
without ear to hear
that anxious pain
broke more than his nose

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*55 Fiction (nanofiction)

OMG Did I miss Dr. Seuss’ Birthday? Here is my belated illustrative attempt @ paying homage

In America, many elementary school children celebrate this day (March 2nd).  Some teachers have even been spotted in Cat In The Hat costumes. In honor of Dr. Seuss… (Theodor Seuss Geisel, perhaps the most beloved artist ever from a child’s standpoint, maybe in the estimation of  countless grateful parents too) I offer the following creative attempt…

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