Me. Rolling ‘long the sidewalk, speeding fast of all.
Me. Knees all bruised and bloody.
Me. After the fall.
Mommy. “Oh, no! Why? How could you!”
Mommy. “Communion pictures will be spoiled!”
Me. Tears.
Mommy. Painting my knees in Mercurochrome.
Me. Dressed all in white: veil, gloves, dress, shoes, socks, and shawl.
Me. Nice. Smelling nosegay.
Mommy. Proud picture-taker. Click!
Me. Camera-ready. Flashing smiles.
Me. Semi-toothless. Not camera-shy.
Me. After the fall. Happy.
Me. Knowing Jesus loves me. Orange knees and all.
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