Tommy got some roller skates and slapped them on his feet. He rolled outside and looked around — these roller skates were neat! He rolled up to the front yard gate and opened it with glee. Skating down the street, he knew, would make him feel quite free. To the corner he did skate withContinue reading “Roller Skates”
Author Archives: AJMcGregor
Growing
I’ve grown three inches, maybe four, and now I’m really sad. The reason is my favourite shirt now looks too short and bad. Mom says tomorrow we will shop and so I’ll have new clothes. She says I’ll be a whole new boy from my head to my toes. And so tonight, I lie inContinue reading “Growing”
The Spy
One Tuesday, as I lay in bed, about to go to sleep, I heard a voice that called my name, a voice quite soft and deep. “Hey, Pete,” it said, “are you awake? I have to go outside.” I was so startled by the voice, my impulse was to hide. But there before me wasContinue reading “The Spy”
The Valentine
I knew Jane stole a valentine to me from Douglas Ryan, and when I asked her for it back, that’s when she started lyin’. She said, “I never touched that thing. Why would you think I had?” I knew that she was lying, so I started getting mad! “I know you did. You needn’t lie.”Continue reading “The Valentine”
Drying Dishes
Dan asks to dry the dishes, at least six times a year, and so his mother lets him, despite apparent fear. With care he stands there drying; the dear boy will not stop, and then it finally happens — some dishes he will drop. “I’m sorry,” he will stammer. “How it happened, I can’t guess.Continue reading “Drying Dishes”
Grandpa’s Sleep
My grandpa woke up from his nap, and now my mom is mad. She said I meant to wake him and really should feel bad. I told her I had made no noise — the noise was from my drum, but she just sighed and said that my excuse was really dumb. My mom isContinue reading “Grandpa’s Sleep”
The Day After Groundhog Day
It’s February third today, and in my den I plan to stay. I’m scared to venture out my door! My poor, old nerves can stand no more! On the second, yesterday, I thought I’d go outside and play, so from my den I happily walked — the scene before me left me shocked! Fifty cameras,Continue reading “The Day After Groundhog Day”
Her Brand New Style
Sally’s put some make-up on, but she is only three, and that’s the reason for the blob of lipstick on her knee. That’s the reason that you see mascara on her nose, and the reason she now has those multi-coloured toes. The little brush to polish nails sure made dear Sally smile, so now herContinue reading “Her Brand New Style”
Rules
Rules really get me down; they make my life a drag, ‘cause rules make the grown-ups tense, and make the grown-ups nag. Say “please” and “thanks” and “pardon me”; chew quietly as able. Don’t ever stare at other folks; no elbows on the table. At school, walk and never run; in class, don’t talk withContinue reading “Rules”
Revenge
I’m watering the garden on orders from my dad. I’m soaking all the carrots and really feeling glad. The water’s like a sabre I’m flashing high and low, and while the sun is shining, the water sure does glow. But now I see my sister who’s with her stupid friend who always looks at meContinue reading “Revenge”
