Re: smiling interloper;
Timid boy in leather pants on a cold morning on asphalt playground…
Can’t say more than “hello” in English.
We form a circle around, curious.
Soon makes good friends and
Can play soccer.
First choice in team picks.
18 months later:
First in English!
I am still amazed.
Note:
* Bill Joyner, one of my Penrith Primary classmates, has an excellent memory, a treasury of sacred souvenirs, and a great turn of phrase. He sent this to me about Peter Herrmann, who appeared in 365 Short Memories #54 – A smiling interloper … . I hope this is not cheating but this was just so vividly told by Bill – in 50 words – and is a great picture of the little German boy in leather pants, unable to speak English, being circled by a bunch of curious kids – who rise to the top of the class, and engages his cohorts.
Thanks Bill, and I hope you don’t mind me including this.
[…] Peter Herrmann. […]