Feeling the toll of the count, Flipper Girl settled high above the broken. Long after the taken. And many rungs up from the struggle. Now it was her turn to Rock.
(Reposted from 2015. Flipper Girl appears in Clunk & Jam, 2019 book. Pictured, Ash)
Flipper Girl left troubled waters in her wake to see beyond the folly, the froth, and the fear inducing fog.
(Clunk & Jam 2019, book)
Flipper Girl called a truce with things gone wrong and pegged herself a spot (brand new) where she could bask in the bubble of surrender.
The boat ceased to rock.
Flipper Girl snipped ball and anchor and cast away from the sinking of boats rocked. Minding her own future and sheltering in relatively calm and trouble free aquariums.
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As the catch of responsibility drifted out of the saving, there was little left for Flipper Girl to do except wonder beyond the fishbowl of seriously fogged goggles.
(Flipper Girl Series appears in Clunk & Jam book, 2019).
Footnote:
Flipper Girl arrived in 2015. Taking responsibility for others, or when others don’t take responsibility for what they’ve done, can be heavy business. Until someone like Flipper Girl taps you on the shoulder and says; “Hey, it’s not your fault.” And takes you on a trip to a new place….
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