MY LITTLE MAN by Sharon Hood

DNM FICTION®
EDITED BY A.MICHAEL
Sharon Hood’s prose is usually adventurous and daring, but here she offers a mix of morality and philosophy in a kind of excerpt from a God’s guidebook about maternal instincts for future generations. “With designer babies around the corner,” she says from her 1st floor residence by the local primary school, “I wondered what the forms will look like when you are deciding what kind of baby you want. I’m almost certain they will be multiple choice with boxes to tick. This would be the addition at the end when it asks you for any more information that you think might be relevant.”

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He shall be born. Whatever his condition, weight or size, he shall be adored, and receive plenty of attention. Smiling faces shall peer into his cot and stroller. He shall not cry and bawl more than is normal. As soon as he is upright, he shall be free to investigate and explore, leashed only for his own safety. Shopping aisles and parks shall be his second home. On the issue of schooling, he shall mix well with the other kids, but not too well in order to mislay his trust. It is not in his advantage for everyone to know his affairs, but a privilege for those who do.

He shall respect privacy, and restraint, but not to the point that renders him solemn, or sly. In his desired company, he shall be open and honest. Among undesirables, polite but wary. He shall neither slack in his studies or become so absorbed in them that he has hardly room for anything else; paying them the necessary attention to be an example to those below him but not to let the top of the class get out of sight.

He shall respect his elders, especially his teachers, and not be disruptive to the detriment of others. A mild wild streak shall flow through him, utilised only for flair, bravado, and humour; never unpredictable stupidity. He shall not be afraid to try new things, but never become dependent to the brink of addiction. If someone shows him favour, he shall repay them double-fold. If he shows someone favour, he shall expect nothing in return.

Primarily, he is kind and non-judgemental, but must be able to stand up for himself and others when the circumstances require. Violence shall not interest him, but blood shall not make him break out in fits of squeamishness. He shall be knowledgeable of the human body, and never test its limits; that is for other people to do. He shall enjoy, occasionally, being a spectator of the procession of life, but only to learn from it from the purpose of participation.

He shall be active, but always make time for relaxation. On the matter of women, and sex, he shall treat them like princesses, and reserve it solely for those who occupy a place in his heart. On religion, he shall have an open mind, but not so open that his brains fall out. He shall be interested in politics, if only for its entertainment value, and he shall listen to the radio more than he shall watch TV. Career, family, and success, is a given. But, most of all....

....he shall loveth me.

© Sharon Hood MMX
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Sharon’s previous story
http://piebald77.blogspot.com/2010/06/parachute-fiance-by-sharon-hood.html

Childhood Inspiration 2

VAMPIRE HUNTER D (1985)

I borrowed this manga video from a friend in school. Manga was something

completely new and alien at the time. Even today, plenty of adults will be unfamiliar with manga. I remember this ending as being very touching as a kid. The girl and the boy are running towards the edge of a cliff, where they know 'D' is passing below. 'D' is a VAMPIRE HUNTER ON HORSEBACK. They are desperately running but its not sure if they will reach the end to wave goodbye to him or not, and all the while, to the heartfelt music of trumpets and panpipes, he is just steadily galloping further and further away on horseback. Thankfully they reach the end and shout for him, and fortunately he turns his head, and so hears them. They make eye contact.They have said their goodbyes. And that's it. That's all the final scene was about: a pair of kids running to say their goodbyes.

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I don't know why it felt like so much more at the time. I think I must have thought he was turning his back on them, that perhaps he was leaving them behind for some reason, which got me thinking why would anyone turn their back and leave behind a couple of precious young children? Especially if they were running so hard and so much wanted to see him? I forget the plot, this was truly going back, and much prefer to still consider it with an air of mystery. Despite what may have happened before in this feature-length animated movie, the great news was that:

1.They got to the edge of the cliff in time to shout for him, and

2.He heard and acknowledged their goodbyes before it was too late.

Then VAMPIRE HUNTER D continued along his own solemn way. The ending can be seen at the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPuu9HNUcN4