Monday, December 3, 2012

Thwack!


for Magpie Tale 146
 
Thwack! Whack, thwacktiy, thwack!
The sound gave a distinct impression of gleeful justice with just a touch of wild abandon. Ellen dropped the bread knife and ran for the piano room.
Her son Carter, looked up in sudden guilt. In his hand: the hammer. On the floor before him: the metronome. Splintered; pounded; conquered.

I think I always knew he wanted to crush the metronome. Perhaps thought Ellen we should rethink the music lessons.