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A Little Deaf?

October 16, 2015 4 Comments

A Little Deaf?

By F. E. Clark

“Can you tell us your name?” His voice is solemn. He is surrounded by magnets, but still, I think he has sight.

“Reginald,” I answer.

“Just tell us your name.” He is pacing, showing off for his team. Perhaps he is a little deaf? I move closer; regard him face on.

“It’s Reginald.”

“We’re here to help you. Can you communicate with us?”

“REGINALD.”

“We have heard about you and your exploits.” His tone accusing now. “We want to tell your side of the story.”

I reach out.

“SOMETHING TOUCHED ME,” he screams, running.

“I am Reginald. This is MY place.”

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  1. Christina Butcher says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:27 am

    it took me quite a few reads to get at what’s happening, lol, but once i did, I thought it was great!

    Reply
    • F. E. Clark says

      October 16, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Thanks for reading and commenting Christina 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marion says

    October 16, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Brilliant 🙂

    Reply
    • F. E. Clark says

      October 16, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Thanks Marion 🙂

      Reply

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