“Did you know fireflies only live three days?” I asked.
He dragged the last of his cigarette and dropped the butt, grinding it with his shoe. “No.”
“Two years as larva, three days with wings. What would you do with only three days?”
“Well, I wouldn’t be talking to you.”
Katelyn Simpson lives with her family in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has worked in many fields, from theater technical directing to expediter advertising. She enjoys reading, writing, crafting, traveling, and fine dining.
Your story is awesome and funny! Very creative. Please do more.
Waving from Milford, OH. I enjoyed your story. Look forward to reading more.
Loved the question, not the answer.
How cruel…
Clever and funny. Good story!
That was wonderful. It made me laugh.