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A Symbol’s Deeper Meaning
We are on a road trip and we have stopped at a gas station to fill up the car, use the restrooms and get some drinks.
Harry handles the gas and refreshments. Emma and I go into the soiled restroom that is better than nothing at all. It reeks of urine and the floor is sticky. Every time we take a step, the floor holds onto the soles of our shoes for just a second too long.
After covering the seat with layers of tissue paper, I hold Emma above the toilet seat hoping she won’t splash herself or me. That’s when she says it.
“What’s that?”
I don’t want to turn to look at what she sees until she is finished.
“Just a sec, Em. When you’re all finished I’ll have a look.”
The task is completed but her question remains.
“What’s that Mama?” she asks again.
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