Planting
October 31, 2025
‘I haven’t planted anything for a long time,’ said the small girl.
‘I haven’t planted anything for a long time,’ said the small girl.
‘I know,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘No new ideas…’ said the small girl.
‘No,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘No new perspectives…’ said the small girl.
‘No,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
(Pause.)
‘I haven't planted any new ways…’ said the small girl.
‘No,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘And I haven’t planted extra effort, either…’ said the small girl.
‘No,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘I’m planting it, now,’ said the small girl.
‘Yes,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
(Pause.)
‘Planting is hard,’ said the small girl.
‘Planting is always hard,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘I might make a mistake,’ said small girl.
‘You’re not making a mistake,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
‘How do you know?’ asked the small girl.
‘I know,’ said the dishevelled little owl.
