The Lion

Written for my two oldest daughters, Charisma Suzanne (Shanaberg) Sullivan and Robin Renee Shanaberg! A true story!!

THE LION

 

One day, I was driving down the road, with my two daughters, in the backseat.  They were giggling and the sounds of happy play filled my car.

 

Suddenly, an argument broke out.  Oh, no, not again!

 

My youngest daughter, Bobbi, cried out, "Mommy, Chari took my lion!"

 

I told Chari to give it back and she snapped, "No, it's my lion."

 

"It is not."

 

"It is to."

 

O'kay, that was it.  I reached my hand over the seat and demanded, "Give me the lion."

 

I felt a hand touch my hand, but no lion.

 

"I said, give me the lion!"

 

Chari chuckled and said, "I did."

 

That was it; I pulled the car to the edge of the road and looking at Chari, with anger, because of the defiant chuckling.  I shouted, "Give me the damn lion!"

 

Chari continued to chuckle and said, "I told you that I already did."

 

Now, I looked at Bobbi and questioned, "Alright, where is the lion?"

 

"Chari gave it to you," Robin said, with her innocent eyes sparkling.

 

I showed them my empty had and said, "Look no lion."

 

Robin smiled a bit and, sweetly, replied, "Mommy, it's an invisible lion.  Can we have it back, when we get home?"

Author's Note

They just don't teach you about these things at "Mom School." LOL!!

Reviews

[Mike Espinosa]

This was a nice, cute short story. You portrayed everything in a vividly simple way. A feet which is hard to do well. I think you might get a little comma-happy at times, but it doesn't halt me as a reader. Also, I stumbled a little over "happy play." I'm not positive, but it might need to be hyphenated. It's probably just a me thing, so don't give this comment too much thought. Overall, very cool. Great storytelling.

[Ruth]

lmoa They sure don't! Cute:) Great story hon xx

[Jessica Mai]

This made me smile. Again, i was engrossed in this short story. Well done again!

[ettorney]

A true testament to the imagination of children, the trials of parenthood and the crossroads where they meet. Now did you mention they were in their twenties when this happened? LOL

[Wicahpi]

hahahaha well at the least it didn't bite!!!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Beware the invisible lion
Passed by creative lasses
In Africa they crouch to dine
Hidden in the grasses

Delightful, the dreams of active imaginations!

[Nathan Durham]

This was a good write. I really enjoyed the ending. It made me laugh and smile. This actually made me think of my younger brothers.

[Coyote Poetry]

Children can test us and teach us. I wish to have the hope and contentment of a child. So easily happy with life. The story is very good. You made me laugh with this poetry. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[zappy]

nice writeing its very wonderful i like it