Melanie giggled, “I think she’s a fashion model. Look at her shoes.”
Abbie had another idea, “I think she is really a princess. She’s hiding from the evil queen.”
A man with shiny, black shoes walked by.
“He’s a police officer. They have shiny shoes.”
Abbie laughed, “No, he’s the prince looking for his princess.”
Another set of legs approached.
“Girls, why are you under the table?” a voice asked.
Abbie and Melanie sat up giggling.
“Sorry, mum, we were watching people go by and were guessing who they really were.”
“Abbie thinks everyone is a prince or princess.”
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Judie McEwen
May 29, 2012 at 11:08
In someone’s eyes, we are all princes and princesses! A wonderful post, Ross!!!
Ross Mannell
May 31, 2012 at 22:39
Thanks for the comment.
In the story, “A Little Princess”, a girl insists every girl is a princess. Who would I be to claim otherwise? 🙂
Sue
May 29, 2012 at 15:31
I think I like Abbie’s point of view!
=)
Ross Mannell
May 31, 2012 at 22:39
Thanks for the comment.
I agree, Abbie’s outlook is very positive. 🙂
Carrie
May 30, 2012 at 04:39
LOL, definitely something kids would do. I could see my own doing just that!
visiting from Jenny’s
Ross Mannell
May 31, 2012 at 22:41
Thanks for the comment.
Many years of teaching 5 to 12 year old children often gives me ideas for stories. I was always fascinated by their ability to look at the world in ways adults have often forgotten. 🙂
anita
May 30, 2012 at 09:12
I love this! What a wonderful take on the prompt!
Ross Mannell
May 31, 2012 at 22:42
Thanks for the comment.
I can easily imagine children having fun as in the story. 🙂
Jenny Matlock
June 3, 2012 at 09:12
Oh wow!
This brought back a memory of my children!
They used to hide under the table and make up stories.
What fun, Ross!
Ross Mannell
June 3, 2012 at 22:25
Thanks for the comment.
Either it’s years of teaching helping me to better understand the minds of children or perhaps I’m an incarnation of Peter Pan. 🙂 Children’s ways of looking at the world can be fascinating.