the pumpkin patch page 2

 the pumpkin patch page 2 by ric gustafson

Miguel heard the silence. The last of the large family left. " Doreen, are you still here?".

" Yes". There was hesitation in her voice. " They did not pick me".

" Alex, are you still here?".

" Yes, I'm still here". There was silence. " I was not picked".

" What's wrong with me?". Doreen began to cry. " I'm a good pumpkin with a nice roundness".

" I don't know" Miguel sighed. " I'm a good looking pumpkin also".

" I'm scared". Alex began to cry. " What will happen to us if we are not picked?".

" Don't worry" replied Doreen in a reassuring voice. " God knows we are here".

Alex smiled. " I sure hope you are right".

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric