Dream Sequence One: Rocking Rolling Chair
132 Words
"Articulacy, please."
"Sunny, remember what the teacher said. You should always speak articulately."
She was sitting alone by herself, just rocking in a chair too big for her. As she rocked, the chair began to inch forward. Slowly but surely, it moved faster and faster until Sunny noticed its legs had become wheels, and when she rested her arms on its sides, she could move herself where she willed.
Her mother shook her head, blocking the way. "No. You can't fly. Wait for me to show you."
The rocking rolling chair went still. Sunny frowned.
"We can leave, Mom. Just go with me."
"No. I'm staying back for him."
Sunny stared at her.
Her mother walked away. Sunny continued in the rocking chair, rolling her way forward.
"Jem?" She called out. "Jem?"
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