Alyssa Shirey

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“MISHA” by Alyssa Shirey

Submitted to Contest #169

MISHA The crusts must be cut off the sandwiches. That’s what my seven-year-old daughter always reminds me. Today was no exception. I glided into her play fort, two sandwiches in hand. “Mommy, why did you put both sandwiches on one plate?” Aria looked up from the doll she was dressing. The other doll sat, untouched in the corner of the fort. Her voice came out in an offended echo, “did you forget Misha?” “Sweetie, I would never forget Misha. Can you and Misha share a plate?” I held my hand over my heart to exaggerate my sincerity. The ...

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I'm a simple girl. I like writing and coffee. And sometimes, I like them together.