Jacqueline and the Bean

by Amber Lane

It’s Springtime!

Everything is blooming anew.

The sun warms the earth, and it’s time to plant bountiful gardens.

But... not for Jacqueline.

“Jacqueline!” Mom squeals. “Watch out for my petunias!”

“Jacqueline!” Grandma cries. “Don’t smash the sprouts!”

Sure, Jacqueline is little. Yes, she is clumsy at times.

But she longs to dig her fingers into the soil, plant a bean, and watch it grow.

“You’re too little!” is the constant refrain.

Jacqueline has enough.

At night, Jacqueline and her kitten, Luna, sneak into the garden shed to gather supplies.

Then they tiptoe through the sweet, cool grass to their clubhouse and get to work.

Weeks later, the moment arrives.

“Mom! Grandma! Surprise!” chirps Jacqueline.

They marvel at the plant Jacqueline grew.

“Meow!” purrs Luna.

“Thank you, Luna.” says Jacqueline.

“I may be little, but I can grow!”

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