By Mary Claire B. Garcia
Every day, he’d be in front. He never uttered a word. He’d just listen. But despite being voiceless, Teacher never got tired of him. Teacher understood him. Teacher liked him despite his withdrawn nature. The other kids didn’t like him. They found him too quiet and too boring. He was fine with that. All he needed was Teacher’s attention.
One morning, the kids picked on him cruelly. He could not shout for help. He could not go back to safety. When Teacher arrived, it was too late. He was lying beside his fishbowl—no longer breathing and no longer in it.
This is not a story. It’s just a school report of an event.
Like this one: He was walking home. He came home. He lied down. He died.
Harsh response. You may not like this story but it’s told from an unusual perspective. What appears to be a misfit, bullied student is actually the classroom fish. Mira an interesting twist in perspective.
Hello! I’m sad that it wasn’t up to your taste, Mark Budman but it really is a story. The story was coming from a fish’s perspective and that’s my reason for its simplistic narration.
Hi, Werthworld! Thanks for defending it 🙂 And yes, the point of it was that it was being told from an unexpected perspective 🙂
Yes it is a story and I liked it very much and as for Mr Budman he sounds like that Trump putz who believes his opinions are fact and gospel and never offers anything better but platitudes
Oh my! Your comment cracked me up and I had to stop myself from laughing out loud haha. Thanks, Mr Randy 🙂 I’m glad you liked the story ^_^
Mary Claire you recorded the story YOUR imagination created. I for one wish to commend you for an above average imagination. Remember ALL stories are a report of an event. Keep up the good work.
Aw shucks, thanks! 🙂 This means a lot to me 🙂
Well done. I liked the ending.
Yay! 🙂
That’s a good one. Really had me “feeling” for the fish.
Aw thanks 🙂 I’m glad you were able to sympathize with our main character here xD
Hey, Claire. Did you,hire Mr. Budman to be a provocateur to stir up your fans? Sounds fishy to me! Jerry
Haha! I didn’t. I don’t know him and I sure hope that’s just a joking comment coz I see the word “fishy” there ‘:)
Such is life in a fish bowl.
We all have our own invisible fish bowls too 🙂
Really enjoyed this – lovely twist. Some people have no imagination! LOL
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
You have a wonderful imagination too xD