War injury
I was particularly excited about going to school today. I had a “war” injury that I could show off!
Yes, I wanted to show my teachers and friends my plastered thumb and to tell them all about the injury. It didn’t hurt any more, but my friends didn’t have to know that!
All they needed to know was how much blood came out, how much it hurt, and how cool I looked with a fancy plaster. They were so jealous!
Hey, let me enjoy it, OK? I had to endure quite a bit of pain in order to show off…
Little Bandaged Isaac
