A Story About Fingers

A submission for the Polar Bear Literature Club project

Foreword
Washing your hands—
It might be the smallest moment of "kindness" in our daily lives.
This story, where Aki-chan's fingers talk to her,
is packed with that kind of gentleness.

Main Text: 🌷 A Story About Fingers
Whenever I wash my hands, Aki-chan's fingers always talk to me.

Mother Index Finger says,
"You were scolded again today, weren't you? Cheer up."

Brother Middle Finger says,
"Aki-chan, you did great today too. Thank you for washing your hands properly,
that's why we're always clean."

Sister Ring Finger chimes in from the side,
"Don't praise her just for washing her hands. She needs to write better.
The way you hold your pencil is strange."

Little Sister Pinky says,
"Aki-chan and I are best friends. Where should we go next?"

Father Thumb says,
"Now, now, everyone. Be quiet when washing hands.
Aki-chan is doing her very best in this moment."

Those are the voices I hear.
What kind of stories do your fingers tell you?

Afterword
Through the act of "washing hands,"
everyone can remember the small voice within themselves.
That is the magic of this story.
Please take a gentle look at your hands again today.
There might just be a family of five there, cheering you on 🫧

I wrote this for the Polar Bear Literature Club prompt.
Thank you for the prompt.