Gratitude / Pink
TWO lightly related 50-word stories with voice over and music
Article voiceover
1. GRATITUDE
Thank you
at for this lovely prompt.Gratitude
For what her stepfather taught her, she is grateful.
For all the years of her young life, he provided the perfect model
of selfishness and parental irresponsibility.
We learn from the goodness around us,
but we also learn from the meanness and the ignorance.
We must give thanks in everything.
2. Pink
Pink
Pink hat pink jacket pink shirt
Pink lips pink cheeks pink hair
Is that her favorite color?
A fashion statement maybe?
No, it’s not.
She just needs to be recognized
for who she is —
a sixteen-year-old girl
born, unfortunately,
in the body of a boy.
She only wants her freedom.
My gratitude for you putting these out overflows its bucket!
I enjoy so much your openness and learnings.
My goodness, Sharron. Both stories are incredibly hard-hitting. Powerful work, my friend. Thank you for the nod, as well!