I heard a rap...

I heard a rap on my car window while stopped at a red-light. I was startled to see a mime. Where had he come from? I had no sense of fear—my daughter had taught me well. “Mom, when you get in your car, the very thing you should do is lock the doors."

The mime and I made eye contact. I smiled and he returned it with a smile. I mouthed the words, “Nice face!” He replied by motioning that I should roll down my window. I replied that I could hear him just as clearly with the window up.

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Written during a Writing Group five minute write from a story starter,” I heard a rap….” 1/18/11