Gemotions

The weight on Mr. Davies’ shoulders felt crushing. The paperwork. The noise. The constant demands. He felt like he was slogging through quicksand. He'd lost interest in everything. Even his favorite coffee tasted bland. He dreaded going to school.

He came into his classroom to find a small, intricately woven tapestry sitting on his desk. It depicted a vibrant landscape, full of life and color. A note attached read: "Thank you for showing us the world, Mr. Davies - even when we didn't want to see it." He recognized the signature of a student, Marco, who had often found himself looking out the window instead of paying attention. A long forgotten emotion stirred, a flicker of something like… hope?