I’m participating in the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest again this year. If you’re new to Spring Fling, it’s a fabulous writing contest where you find (or create) a springtime GIF and then write a 150 (max) word story for kids inspired by the image.
For all the rules/details, click here. The community engagement for this contest is great. If you write a story, be sure to read other entries and comment on those as well. Meet new writing friends and make new social media connections. That’s the best part of the contest. Thanks to Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O’Neil for putting this together!
Thanks for stopping by to read my entry this year!
Dandy’s Big A-Choo!!
147 words
One bright spring morning during allergy season,
Dandy stifled a sneeze before school.
On the sidewalk
Lilac, Iris, and Hyacinth stood together,
forming a circle of pink, white and purple.
Dandy hopped over to say hello.
They tightened their ring, whispering,
Weed.
Dandy sniffed.
Tulip and Azalea dazzled in a display of pink.
They linked leaves, muttering,
Weed.
Dandy snuffled.
At recess, Dandy jumped on a swing near Daffodil,
who stopped swinging and hissed, Weed.
Dandy’s stem straightened.
AH—AH—A—CHOOOOOO!!!
Kids ran to her, cheering…
allowing her fluffy white seeds
to carry their wishes away on the wind.
Dandy’s heart soared along with them.
A beautiful white Clover with four perfect leaves whispered,
Some flowers may call us weeds.
But we let children share the deepest
desires of their hearts—
to believe in magic.
What could be better?
Nothing, Dandy thought. I’m fine and dandy!