Chalkboard Gag
Showing Love From the Comforts of our Couch
My husband is albino.
So, what does that mean?
It means that he can’t be in the sun
for long periods of time.
He has very blond hair
and crystal blue eyes.
Oh…speaking of eyes…
He can’t see.
Oh, he can see
but not very well.
It’s something special;
only albinos have it.
He does beautiful work
on model cars,
but he doesn’t drive.
At least, not often.
Wears special glasses
when he does.
I tried to get him to watch silent films.
I don’t mind
reading the cards.
But classic movies are my thing
so silent films mean nothing
to him
even when I show him I love him
by reading for him.
He loves The Simpsons, though.
He watches all the reruns.
One night, I realized
he can’t read the chalkboard gag.
So, I casually read,
“I will not draw naked ladies in class.”
My husband chuckled.
And I found it.
A little way
to give him love.
About the Creator
Heather Cumbo
I once tried to major in Theatre, but ended up going back to my first love, which is Creative Writing. I am a huge bookworm and film buff. I also like theatre (the costume department), classic rock and folk music, and trying new things.
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This was such a nice little slice of life moment captured. I love the simplicity and the emotions it evokes