Slice-of-Life Day Six Entries: One Teacher…One Student

Fire
by Dan Taylor

What is it about fire?
The radiant, orange and yellow flames that seem to dance uncontrollably.
The mesmerizing effect which makes me lose track of time,
transporting me to some distant place only to be drawn back to full consciousness
by the crackle and pop of an exploding piece of log.
What is it about fire?
The heat, which overpowers the chill of a cool October night,
and can transform a marshmallow from white and spongy to golden brown and gooey,
oozing down the prongs of  the skewer, its shape continuously mutating.
What is it about fire?
An invitation to gather around and stare, one that can’t be refused.
Bringing friends together for casual conversation…….
Talking, listening, laughing.
What is it about fire?
Dark to light, light to dark.
Starting with something, and seemingly ending with nothing.
Ready to be born again out of the ashes.

Cars
by Spencer P, 5th Grade Heritage

What is it about a car?
The way it converts gasoline into adrenaline.
The rev saying it’s good to go.
The way it drives like a bull, charging to 200mph.
The smell of oil, the wind pushing on your face.
The cars flying on the British Autobahn
The way it pushes your head back into the seat.
The exhaust cracking when you rev it.
The sound of the other cars, it’s almost like their talking to me.