Please Let's Try
The Entreaty
“But I love you,” she said, her stare direct, unwavering.
“No,” he responded simply, turning away to avoid her gaze.
“Please, let’s just try.” Her tone was anxious and worried; she was losing.
“No.” His single word repeated, straight, short, and swift, cut her deeply.
“O.K. then,” was all she could think to say. Her strategy of begging failed. Disheartened and frustrated she did the only thing left to do.
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“Won't eat your peas? I guess it's time for a nap." Then settled him into the crib and shut the door.
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S.J. Frederick
I've been writing for a few years in my spare time. I'm trying to find my voice, though I'm not sure if I'll know when it's here. For now, I'm just enjoying the journey.
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Pitra
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. The sea bubbled and roiled in appreciation of the show and often joined the choreography with its own ebb and flow. Sometimes the clouds would kiss the water, and the waves would laugh spraying mist into the sky, creating a rainbow of delight. It was plain to see that they all loved one another.
By S.J. Frederick3 years ago in Fiction
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I loathed peas as a child. Nothing would make me eat them 🤣
Who doesn't love peas? Peas & corn are the candies of the vegetable family! Loved the story!