"Well Geoffry, how did you end up in the water this time ?"
He could tell from his fathers disgusted expression he might end up back in there;
" I-"
He got slapped for his effort.
" You know what you need to do- why haven't you done it ?"
Geoffry was going to try and say something, but thought better of it.
He got punched for thinking.
" Get out of my SIGHT-"
He rolled right to avoid being struck again; and got kicked for his effort.
In retrospect as he scampered and scrambled away; he reflected on
his good fortune of not being clubbed, stabbed or shot .
13 comments:
Its his good fortune to leave if his father is like that ~ Nice take on this prompt ~
I like that he had positive out look in the end. Though it was sad that his life left him those options
Grateful for small favors..at some point this worm will turn..then look out!...good..
amazing how people are finding a positive spin to this, the way you saw he was happy that he came out ok...i went the totally opposite direction LOL
done for
If that's his good fortune I pity him.
Oh this made me shudder...
ugh..good fortune...breaking my heart here...and raising my ire at the dad...
Tough love at its toughest. Well written.
Oh my goodness gracious!
Yep, quite the lucky guy...
;)
A nasty piece of work but a good write!
This poem certainly brings to light the horrible start many people have to suffer in this world. Thank you for sharing this telling vignette, Izzy.
happy saturday....smiles.
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