Short Story

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

Today Sadje is asking us “What do you see?”
Here’s my take on this photo prompt.

β€œHold it right there, Bitsy. Where are you going with Sissy’s lion?”

β€œI don’t wanna talk β€˜bout it.”

β€œOk, but it might make you feel better if you do.”

β€œNuthin’s gonna make it better.”

β€œNothing, eh? Well, that sounds like a mighty big problem.”

β€œIt is, Grammy.”

β€œYou know, big problems become small ones when you share them with someone.”

β€œReally?”

β€œOh, sure! Why don’t you share your problem with me?”

β€œMr. Lion’s ear came off.”

β€œI see. And you’re afraid Sissy will find out, right?”

β€œRight.”

β€œCan I take a look at Mr. Lion?”

β€œNo. I don’t want you to.”

β€œNot even if I can fix his ear? Remember when I fixed your bunny’s tail?”

β€œI’m just gonna hide Mr. Lion.”

β€œOk, that’s a good idea, Bitsy …. until Sissy comes home from school.”

β€œSissy’s gonna be real sad.”

β€œI think you’re right about that, Bitsy.”

β€œCan you really fix him, Grammy?”

β€œWell, I won’t know until I take a look.”

β€œOk, here.”

β€œHmm. You know, I think I have this color thread in my sewing box.”

β€œYou do?”

β€œI think so but I have a big problem, Bitsy. I have trouble seeing the eye of the needle to get it threaded. Can you help me?”

β€œI can do that!”

β€œGreat! Mr. Lion will be good as new.”

β€œAnd Sissy won’t ever know!”

β€œNow just a minute, Bitsy. You still have to tell Sissy.”

β€œBut why, Grammy?”

β€œBecause you were playing with Sissy’s lion behind her back. That’s sneaky and not a good way to behave. You understand, Bitsy? It’s important.”

β€œI guess.”

β€œOk. Let’s work on this together.”

β€œGrammy, can we have ice cream?”

β€œWe sure can …. just as soon as Sissy gets home.”

NAR Β© 2023

What do you see # 212- 13 November, 2023

This is “It’s A Jungle Out There” by Randy Newman:

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