I selected the color of your eyes, your skin, even the platinum blonde hair that frames your square-jawed face. And tall. Of course I made you tall.
I chose the highest IQ, talent in math and science, but also art (as a creative release and something to talk about with the important people you would no doubt know).
The genetic technician reviewed your traits. “Are you sure you want an IQ that high?”
“Why wouldn’t I?” I didn’t understand.
It’s been years since we’ve spoken. My average life holds no interest for you.
I should have made you more like me.
Sad. Great story though.
Thank you. I’m glad it moved you.
This really pulls the strings, Deborah. Well done 🙂
Thank you!
Wow. This is excellent and has great emotion and tells so much in so few words
I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Great. Excellent way to pack a lot in 101 words.
I like it Deborah. A professor named Gardner at Harvard in the 80s developed his theory of Multiple Intelligencies. I could see that being used as a framework for a lot of similar type stories. Well done.
Thank you for reading!
Wow. Such a powerful, bittersweet story!
I’m so glad it moved you.
What a great story and a lesson too perhaps.
A great story against eugenics. Brilliant offspring can truly be a burden, no a blessing. Well done?
This was amazing!! Well done.
You have nailed the foolishness of trying to perfect humankind. Our flaws make us human and, usually, more lovable.
Thought provoking. Well done.