Little Millie has a special talent. She can wiggle her nose at a flower bud, and watch it open. If she frowns at an ugly slug it slithers off as fast as its slime can carry it. She can smile at a spider and sit down beside her, and get her to tickle her feet!
One summer’s day Daddy was cooking food on a fire in a tin box in the garden. There were lots of adults there talking and laughing. Millie wandered around amusing herself. She pointed at a bumble bee and it looped-the-loop. She poked out her tongue at a dandelion and it exploded sending little white bits into the air. Millie wished they would go indoors and eat. Gardens were for playing in.
Suddenly, lots of black clouds appeared, then there was a flash and a rumbling noise. Daddy looked up and frowned as he gave Uncle Gilbert his food.
Auntie Mazie shook some pepper over her sausages and some blew onto Millie’s nose. Millie sneezed the biggest sneeze she’d ever sneezed! You’ll never guess what happened next. The clouds scattered in lots of different directions and the sky turned blue again!
Millie looked at the sun and grinned. The sun looked at Millie and winked!
Sunday Photo Fiction is hosted by Susan Spaulding. This week’s picture is by James Pyle.
What a great take, such a magical mind this child must have.
All in the mind, or magic maybe. Thanks, Michael
What a wonderful gift to have. Nicky told Keith
It will be very useful in the future I’m sure! Cheers Susan.
I can see Millie is going to be a handful.
You are probably right! Cheers James.
Exemplary friendship!
Perfectly put! Thanks Reena
Delightful magic. 🙂
Thanks so much, Jules
Charming childhood tale Keith, I need to get Millie round when I try and have a barbecue.
I’ll pass your message on! Cheers Iain
Really clever Keith – loved it .. thanks for childhood memories – cheers Hilary
I’m delighted you enjoyed it. Thanks Hilary
Millie is indeed special, i hope her parents realize how blessed they are.
I’m sure they do. Thank you, Mimi
Nice family story. Had an earthy feel.
The world needs more superheroes like Millie 🙂