Hansel never did like kids. They made too much noise. They had sticky fingers.
His wife pleaded, but he wouldn’t give in.
Unexpectedly, she gave birth to a blue-eyed angel. One look into those eyes and his heart melted.
He asked for his wife’s forgiveness.
Secretly, she prayed for his.
Susan Gale Wickes lives in Indiana and writes poetry, short fiction, and songs.
Love it! Perfect!
Thanks, Kenny!
A good story. The last sentence made it great.
Thanks, Harry. I carefully contemplated that last sentence, so I’m glad it worked!
Yes, this works so well. I liked that you had to think about it!
Thank you, David Mark Williams!
I’ve just found your story after a very busy Christmas. I thought it was EXCELLENT.
Finally, a gem…..