Harp Strings and Candy Wrappers

by Richtus

Age 9

"Lyra?"

"..."

"Lyra?"

"Go away!"

"Why are you behind the school? Teacher will get mad if she doesn't see you out front."

"I... N-nothing."

"Were you crying?"

"No! I just got something in my eye."

"Really?"

"Y-yeah."

"Lyra, why were you crying?"

"I'm not crying!"

"Then why are you hiding back here?"

"I... the... the other fillies were making fun of me."

"Why were they doing that?"

"They said my dolls were dumb and I was dumb for playing with them."

"Well they're the dumb ones. I like your dolls. I have some Humany dolls at home, too."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I've got a Ms. Johnson the teacher and Sandy the Nurse. Who do you have?"

"I've got Mr. Paul the grocer and Tara the executive!"

"Hey, recess is almost over. Want to play after school?"

"Yeah!"