Comic Flip

Once many years ago, a small boy had a big mind, in which he wanted to be a comic artist who’d become famous. Now there were bullies who picked on him, calling him trash and all. But the little boy never gave up on his dreams.

Throughout the years, the little boy worked for a small company for its 4-panel daily comic they sent out weekly. And this made the bullies pick on him even more, calling him more names. The boy still never gave up.

As the years went by, the boy worked the best he could, even reaching a position to help the owner of the company that sent out the daily 4-panels. Now at this point, the bullies still picked at him, which the boy didn’t pay attention to. “There is work to be done, soon to be done,” the boy always said to help himself focus more.

Years later, the boy went on to successfully run the business, giving a pleasant and friendly environment to those working with him. But one day, the boy spotted two familiar faces, his old bullies, now sad and looking for a job to work in peace.

When the bullies looked at the boy, now grown to be strong and tough, they deeply apologized to him for the years they had picked on him.

The boy chuckled, “Now, now, I forgive you, come in. I’m sure I’ve got some work you two might enjoy.” The boy wasn’t mad. He was joyful, like he was a child again. To him, he was the bigger one, his mind extending to the great beyond of creativity.

He gave out his creativity to the people all around, helping and encouraging them. And right in that moment, he allowed the bullies to work because of the talent they had. So, the comic flipped one last time as the two men found their position. The boy was left alone, thinking about how he still had some great years ahead with his creativity. He said to himself, “Draw, draw the best you can. So much creativity awaits.”