He owns no books, except for the Koran, but this one he must have – his daughter’s first novel. Defying Allah, he swipes it and reads in the dim light of his taxi. He will call tonight to tell her of his pride. He hopes this time she will answer.
J. Bosley has previously published poetry in New Letters and Invictus and had a play published: Fun (Dramatic Publishing). Fun has been produced and translated into German, Flemish, and Romanian for productions in those lands. J’s screen adaptation of Fun appeared at Sundance and other festivals and had a brisk commercial release, opening at the Film Forum in in New York City. Another play, Chiquita, was recently produced as part of the Downtown Urban Arts Festival at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater.
So beautiful and so much said in so little words. Heartbreaking really
thank you for that
I enjoyed reading this. It is very well-written.
Such a big story told in just 50 words. Nicely done.
I hope too — hardwon parental pride is priceless.
Well done! So much depth in this story. Father’s love despite it all.
A parent’s love is unconditional. You said it so elegantly.
Hitting all the basics of good flash fiction. Two defined characters, a setting, unspoken backstory and a final line that could fill a novel. Great job. Loved it.