By Theresa Dozier
In second grade, Sister Garcia made us draw circles every day. I drew hexagons instead.
“God is watching you and doesn’t like little girls who misbehave.”
Sister Garcia’s scolding was just like Father’s Tom’s scolding in Confession every Saturday.
“But why is it wrong?” I’d asked.
I eventually stopped going because kneeling in the confessional had become too strenuous on my protruding belly.
One day, Mom called Father Tom and asked if he would visit me. That was after I had been transferred out of the maternity ward.
“Has she recovered?” he asked.
“We don’t know. She won’t stop drawing hexagons.”
Heavy!
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Long live the rebels! And, those that can tell their stories. Thanks.
Thank you!
Like the way you really show the girl’s rebelliousness: Most would have used a square or a triangle instead of a circle. You chose a hexagon. Really makes the point of the story stand out. Great job, Theresa!
Thanks for reading; I appreciate the feedback!