My first piece of flash fiction, originally written for and published by The Story Seed. It is inspired by and dedicated to one of my favorite novels of all time, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
I’ve been wearing his sweatshirt ever since they took him away. He once told me that its color was named after a bird.
I remember what mama said today, before I went to help out at the church.
“Have faith, my boy. His innocence will be proven. This time, it will be different.”
A sound coming from outside brings me back to the familiar red of the benches.
I look out the window, and finally see it – a small mockingbird settled on the oak tree, singing its heart out. A mockingbird the color of teal.
I remember what mama said.
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