Five Seconds Into An Encounter

out of the mouths of babes ..

Five Seconds Into An Encounter

 

You have such

a sad and tired, old face sir ..

She said,

as she tried desperately

but failed

miserably, to catch

the strawberry ice cream

with her tongue

before it hit the kerb and

an almost silent

but not surprisingly sweet

sticky splat ..

Is that so, he replied slow

with his most

sincerest of well-practiced

false smiles ..

Although it was completely

wasted on

the seemingly precocious

five year old ..

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I'm sure we've all been there ..

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

They don’t hold back do they? They say it as it is. Add a bit of precocious with it and although seemingly funny, it can hit where it irritates. I can remember having a cold sore on my lip once. and a little person making sure I didn’t forget it, or it’s size and how painful it was! So the strawberry ice-cream hit the kerb! Sort of just desserts I can hear Neville saying :))

Chris

[Neville]

but by and large, we wouldn't change them for the world Chris, would we .. hope you don't mind me askin, but are you related by any chance to J.R .. you look like identical tweez ...... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Of course we wouldn’t change them. Now you have lost me on the JR thingy. Identical twees

Are you referring to my faceless avatar? Good morning Neville.

[Neville]

you just need to look up to the very kind soul who checked in immediately before you .. even your limbs look pretty much the same .. YES :)

[Chris Shaw]

Well, I was trying to change my avatar and it wouldn’t upload. Then I discovered that my iohone photos weren’t compatible with websites. I have adjusted the settings on my phone but haven’t taken any new photos yet. Can’t use any of the ones with old settings. Blimey anyone would think you are missing my face? :))

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the children. They tell us direct and honest. A entertaining tale in the poetry Neville and I enjoyed the ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing story.
Coyote

[Neville]

its always a real pleasure to have you stop by brother Coyote .. thank you so much .. Neville

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Neville.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Children and truth of tongue...they don't know anything else but honesty...
She didn't care about the smile, she just wanted another ice cream.
j.

[Neville]

Do you know what j .. After much consternation, I think you may well be write again .. Thanks for checking in sir.
N.

[John the Baptist]

You had me going there for a while, N. It seemed this one was leading up to something steamy, and then the kid comes in. Uncontrolled anticipation can often lead to disappointment.

[Neville]

and were you John .. if so, I can always add a few extra lines for you .. N

[John the Baptist]

Thanks, N, but I must decline. At my age, it might lead to a cardiac arrest.

[Neville]

.............. Nah💔

[Kelly Scheppers]

Strawberry ice cream!! Now, that's my kinda girl! Ok, this is just too sweet not to say how sweet it is!

[Neville]

............. Now that sure is Kelly cool .. Thank you kindly K 🐧 N

[Lorry]

Kids eh? Say what they mean and mean what they say. Anyone can ask a kid how old they look and get the same answer... Really, really old. Even an eighteen year old to them is just a less wrinkled old person, that will hopefully smile and buy them another ice cream. 😊
Ps... I've taken to copying and pasting my reviews before sending, due to this sit glitching again!!! I'd complain, but it would only get ****'d out 😊

[Neville]

hey Loz .. so good to see you .. ta for taking the time to check in my friend .. I have been having the same problems mate .. it quite gives one double double vision don't it .. Hope all is good with you n yours and the world is treating you more kindly nowadays .. N 🐧🐥🐧 x

[Lorry]

Jeez, sorry about the quadruple review. Every time I tried sending it my page froze, froze, froze, froze (hoping sending four froze in one message won't turn to16 😊

[Betty Hermelee]

A sweet but precocious child has a moment with an older man….this so typical of kids, especially those who are not shy, to start a conversation…. I must admit that I did it a lot as a young girl, especially when I sat at soda fountains….very lovey
Best, B

[Neville]

the fact you were able to relate made the whole thing worthwhile Betty, many thanks indeed ..

All Good Things,

Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Neville
Best, B

[J.P.]

Ha ha, damn kids. She could have at least eaten blueberry ice cream.

[Neville]

blueberry ice cream is my favourite too .. thanks J.P.