“Sure, I’ll do it!” I tell Mrs. Barkley, my neighbor.
I let the money take over. I said yes to babysitting the Barkley’s.
I showed up the next day at the front door. Hoping I come out alive. I knocked on the door and Mrs. Barkley answered and welcomed me. She said she’ll be back at 11:00. It was only 6:00.
It wax a nightmare. Tomas, the youngest was hanging on the ceiling fan. There was food a...
I race through the jungle. Looking behind me every few seconds. After what felt like an eternity, we lost him.
Happily I exclaim,”I think we lost him!”
“That was close,” says Ella relieved.
We both pant heavily for a little while. All I hear is the bees buzzing, the birds chirping and the wind rustling the branches.
“Where are we?” I finally ask breaking the silence.
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I have held many things in my hand and I have lost them all. I had a happy family. Until, I had a dad in California, a mom in Ohio, a sister in Mississippi and a me in the middle. They all liked me, but not each other. They went through me when they needed one another. That went on for awhile until I said, I done with this and we got back together once more....
My beloved grandmother gave me a chest. I looked at her confused, but she told me to open it. Creak, I opened the chest. I saw a rag doll with a sparkle in her eye. She was next to a blanket with stripes. There were bite marks around the edge. After that, I saw a bottle. It was a baby bottle. My grandmother looked at me with glee on her face. I loved to see that, so I smiled back....
Goodbye store. You served me well. You helped me through tough times. But I’m moving to Texas and must move on. I”ll take your price tag when I’m gone.Goodbye store. You helped me when I needed it. You held me close to you. You have loved me ever since I came out of your stomach into the world. Whenever I needed help, I would buy knowledge from you. Goodbye Mom! I want to see you soon....