– No, get up, get dressed and go have breakfast!
– Stop taking yourself for mom. You’re 2 years younger than me. Let me sleep and I’ll be at the table in time.
– If you don’t want to get up, I’ll take off your comforter!
– Don’t do it! You can’t do that!
– I’m going to get in the way!
– Stop it! Trust me instead of hitting me! I’m telling you, I’m a human being just like you, and I’ve got brains and reflexes!
– Stop talking nonsense. What you’re saying means absolutely nothing!
– You know, little sister, if you want to stand up at the same time as me, you’ve got a mouth and you can just tell me what you’re thinking instead of hurting me. The difference between humans and gorillas is that, to make someone understand something, they use words, whereas the gorilla uses force, even violent force.
– You’re calling me a monkey, aren’t you?
– No! I’m simply telling you that you can change your aggressive behavior into a serene one. Take a look at yourself. Don’t you feel ridiculous?
– Yes, you’re right. Thank you so much, big sister.
Sketch written for Graines de Paix by Ariane M., 12, French.
2006 Ariane M. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.