He Stood Apart

I had just arrived to the school that day – dipping in and out of classrooms at Shepherds Junior School studying the simple structure and wooden desks, tiny bits of chalk, faded newspapers and journals stacked on simple shelves, and wondering if the children were hot in their sweaters. I studied their warm expressions with curious eyes and shy smiles that rapidly eased into pure kid silliness.

But one boy stood apart that day. He had discovered my audio recorder on the teacher's desk and took the initiative to interview his classmates at lunch. "What is your name? What is your class? Where do you stay?" he asked each of his friends in rapid-fire fashion. I loved that he didn't ask permission. I loved that he just did it. Bold. Full of thought. Beyond his years. He stood apart.

Comments

[margie]

i posted today on our blog about the picture hope journey. i am encouraged by your photos. thank you. this is no small undertaking, i am sure, and you deserve credit for doing this.

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[liz elayne]

really love this photo. the joy and silliness of children.
i enjoy each of the posts here and am so appreciative of all that you two share of your journeys.