One day at breakfast, Trinidad (7), Sam (5), and I found ourselves discussing what we thought to be difficult in life.
Trinidad said he had trouble with reading. For Sam, the challenge lie in skateboarding. I, with Mother License, pointed out that there are difficulties to face at every age. Even for me as a "grown up." My mind took to wandering around the emotional challenges of my life, the struggle to stay present, the longing for freedom in a broader perspective. What words could share these challenges with a child?
"Yeah," said Sam. "Like turning off the washing machine... when you're inside it."
And sometimes I am tempted to fancy myself wise. Imagine.
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1 comment:
A nice little sum-up. The little dear.
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