Outlet For a Crowded Mind

Meredith McArthur lived next to the zoo.

From her window, Meredith could see the long neck of Jeremy the Giraffe.

At night, Meredith would dream up wild adventures with Jeremy.

They would spy on lions in the safari.

They would let monkeys climb on them in the jungle.

Sometimes, Meredith would even imagine them floating on a tree trunk past hippos in a river.

Meredith wondered if Jeremy had the same dreams.

Jeremy the Giraffe lived in a zoo next to a house.

Jeremy could reach his long neck into the air and see Meredith McArthur through her window.

At night, Jeremy would dream up wild adventures with Meredith.

They would window shop downtown.

They would watch the police officer blow his whistle.

Sometimes, Jeremy would even imagine them riding the train to the beach to watch the sunset over the ocean.

Jeremy wondered if Meredith had the same dreams.

Meredith McArthur and Jeremy the Giraffe met on a sunny afternoon.

Jeremy the Giraffe reached low to snack on the grass in Meredith McArthur’s out stretch hand.

Meredith smiled. Jeremy smiled.

Meredith and Jeremy laughed with the hyenas in the cage next door.

Jeremy and Meredith counted how many baby strollers passed by.

Meredith climbed a tree, while Jeremy watched.

Jeremy asked about photo cameras, umbrellas and dog leashes, while Meredith answered with delight.

Meredith and Jeremy watched the sunset as the zoo closed.