STAY STILL

© Dana W. Paxson 2005

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STAY STILL

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I’m a child again. “This is the moment for Chan thought.” Ma’s hand slaps my face. “Do not move.” She slaps once more, burning the same cheek. “What do you do?” She stands with me in front of the whole Chan class. My little brother Simeon watches the tears run down my cheeks. I stay still.

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