The Wall

A father teaches his son not to always live in fear.

The Wall

            It’s a sunny day. Not a cloud in the sky, the cool breeze flowing through wind, children running around and laughing, seagulls doing their seagull thing, and a father and son standing at the bottom of a rock climb wall.

                  “Just do it. You’ll be fine.” Said the father.

                  “I don’t know. I don’t trust the rope.” Muttered the little boy.

                  “Why not? Seems pretty sturdy to me.” The father said tugging on the rope.

                  “I’m just a little scared.”  The boy said looking down at his feet.

                  The father put his hand on the boy’s shoulder and leaned into his ear.

                  “You said you would go first. You PROMISED. Facing your fears is a good thing.” The father insisted.

                  “I don’t want to fall down. I just want to stay here. On the ground.” the boy argued.

                  “I get that you’re scared. Life is about taking risks. If you don’t climb,  you will never fall down. But you shouldn’t just live life on the ground.” Said the father.

                  The boy sighed and agreed with his father. He put his first foot on a rock and slightly turned    his head toward his father.

                  “ This deserves a hot fudge sundae after.” He mumbled.

                  “That’s my boy” smiled the father looking up at his son.

Author's Note

Just a little story I made for English class.

Reviews

[Anthony Gerrard]

It's a nice interplay between father and son. I can see it actually happening and I wonder what will happen next. I do think there are too many 'said's in the text. As it is only a conversation between two people, you could probably remove some of these and it would read better.

[Chase Kopsch]

Thanks you for taking time to read my piece and for the feedback!

[ZackOfBridge]

A nice tale of father and son, and you set the scene very well.