Joey was only 15 years old, but felt much older. His dad left when he was twelve years old. After that, it wasn’t easy for his mom. Joey got odd jobs here and there, but couldn’t get a real job since he wasn’t old enough. He was often home caring for his little sisters while their mother worked the street corner. Joey didn’t find this out until the night she got arrested. Next, they came and took his little sisters away.
This is Joey’s home now. He sleeps under the cold, steel bridge. Right along with all the other disposables.
Rochelle’s link:
http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2014/12/10/12-december-2014/
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Dear PJ,
How sad. The last line strikes a chord. To call a human a disposable. Nice take on the prompt.
Again, welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle! I used the term because of the term “disposable kids”. (Kids that are kicked out of their homes).
Rochelle, where do I go to read the other submissions?
PJ, I hope you’ve figured out by now that all you have to do read the other submissions is to go back to my blog and click on the blue frog…again. Click on any of the icons. They should lead to a story.
Thank you Rochelle. I did not know that. But I will try that now! I did something wrong and the blue frog didn’t show up on my post. 😦
I thought I followed the instructions for inLinkx and the little froggy didn’t show up on my post. I must have done something wrong. 😦
Dear PJ,
A grim tale of necessity and need. Very well done.
Aloha,
Doug
Thank you so much! I value your opinion.
Sad story, but what’s even more sad is that these things really happen.
Yes, and knowing this made it sad for me to write. Just thought this would be a good time for people to remember that. Thank you for reading and for commenting. 🙂
I agree. It is a good time for this. We should think of others during this time. There are many in need of material things, and many more who are lonely and in need of a friend or even just a kind word.
Yes! That is so very true. 🙂
Very sad. Disposable humans.
Yes! Especially kids. 😦
Sad commentary to live in a disposable society where people are disposable too. Well done!
Thank you very much!
Sad story Joy, but I imagine many young people in this situation right now. You are a good writer. Good job!
Thank you Elizabeth! I think I am very much lacking in my writing skills but hoping to improve!
ohh this is so sad… I feel for Joey
Yes, and sadly in our society today there are many disposal kids. (Kids that are kicked out of their homes or kids that society doesn’t want – “out of sight out of mind.”) Thank you for your comment. 🙂
That’s a sad story. I really liked your last line, it wrapped the story up beautifully.
Thank you very much! I value your opinion. 🙂
A sad story but well written. Nice to meet you!
Lily
Thank you very much! Nice meeting you too!
P.J., Welcome to Friday Fictioneers! Very sad story, but it happens. It makes my heart ache. Well written.— Susan
Thank you Susan! And thank you for the welcome. 🙂
Poor family. Your story shows their predicament really touchingly. Well written.
Thank you Margaret. Sadly, it is the situation of too many.