He bought it thirty-seven years ago, when he was first invited to read to the fifth grade Miss Dolores has taught for so long. He had written two children’s short stories in his life. Miss Dolores loved both.
Today he will be reading for the last time. Miss Dolores is retiring and her successor doesn’t believe in reading by 'a failed writer'.
"What are you going to do now?" I asked.
“Write new stories,” he replied adamantly.
Maybe he'll write short stories about a sweet donkey like you, Platero.