I Once Was a Child by experimental
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I once wanted to be older.
Why did I stop?
I had to jump to see myself in the bathroom mirror. Then one day I could see the top of my head, and later still I could see just my eyes. Then one day I could see my whole face. And I imagined someday I would look down on my reflection in that mirror because I was so big.
I once believed in magic.
Why did I stop?
Every movie I watched filled me with a spirit that transported me into that magical world. I fought ninjas and badguys. I summoned lightning bolts from my fingertips and fireballs from my palms. I lept from the porch and hoped that this time I wouldn't land. And I imagined that one day I really would be able to walk through walls and bend matter with my mind.
I once thought I would be rich and famous.
Why did I stop?
Someday people would stop me in the street to beg for my autograph, and want just to shake my hand. I could drop one hundred dollar bills into beggar's cups without thinking twice about it. I would build my own playgrounds for adults where I could drive my cars as fast as I wanted. And I imagined someday I would have all that I wanted.
I once was a child.
Why did I stop?
Comments (3)
TallPockets
WELL written! And one that almost ALL can 'understand'! From this old man's life experiences, when he temporarily lost the 'kid' inside, part of him died. (Luckily, he's never FULLY grown up yet. WINK.) My BEST to you and yours, KIND SOUL. TallPockets/brian.
beachzz
I don't think you did, that kid is still there. He's just a little shy these days, having learned that you're not supposed to be silly and laugh and play all the time. But he's there for sure!!
nocturnecsh
Excellent. Love the open end that makes the reader fill in the gap on his own. -j.p.