THE UNEXPECTED GIFT- #SpringFlingKidLit Contest Entry
Since rejoining Twitter for the first time since college this past month, I was so excited to find an amazing writing community with so many fantastic contest possibilities! While I’m nervous (and extremely giddy) about this being my first contest entry, I am so excited to read the other amazing spring-themed stories!
Thanks so much Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal for this lovely Spring Fling Kid Lit Contest!
Here is my entry, The Unexpected Gift.
THE UNEXPECTED GIFT
By: Sofia Pileggi
Word Count: 150
“What’s this?” I ask, looking down at the porch.
A white flower, left on my doormat.
Who would leave this? I wonder. My best friend Annie moved in March. I don’t have other friends.
The next day, I’m eating breakfast when all of a sudden-
Knock!
Knock!
Knock!
I rush to open the door as a shadow runs down the road.
A white flower, left on my doormat.
This time, I see a note attached to the stem. “Hi”, it says.
Next time, I’ll be ready to catch the Flower Giver! I think to myself.
On Sunday morning, I crouch below the window by our front door.
I hear the clock,
Tick.
Tick.
Tick.
Someone comes down the road, flower in hand.
It’s Ben, from school! I wait until he steps on the porch, and I fling open the door.
Shocked at first, he asks, “Want to be my friend?”
21 Comments
Jill Lambert
Such a sweet story, Sofia! It reminded me of the customs of May Day. Great job!
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Thank you so much for reading! 😀
Anjali Amit
Very sweet story.
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Thank you!
Sarah Meade
I enjoyed this sweet mystery! Good luck!
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Thank you so much!
Katie Fischer
What patience to wait for the flower-giver, such a sweet story with a satisfying end!
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Oh I’m so glad, thank you for reading!
Lori Sheroan
I love Ben’s special way of making friends. Great job!
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Thank you so much!
Kaitlyn L Sanchez
Tha ks for sharing this sweet story with us; I love May day!
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Thank you for the opportunity to write it Kaitlyn!
Charlotte Dixon
Lovely story. The power of the flower!
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Thank you! I love that- flower power!
Connie Bergstein Dow
Lovely story about budding friendship!
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Thank you so much!
Colleen O Murphy
First of all, I love the image at the top of your blog!
Second of all, good job with your Spring friendship story. It is so important for those connections to be made.
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Thank you so much for reading! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 The picture is from my grandmother’s homewtown in Italy, it’s one of my favorite places!
Ciara O'Neal
I love knocking and dashing! It is so fun to see the surprise and joy on their faces!
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Thank you so much! And thank you for hosting this delightful contest!
Susan Elizabeth Schipper
What a nice story! Ben knew how to make a friend! 🙂
Good Luck!