when I was eight.. my gerbil wouldn't learn to walk…

when I was eight..
my gerbil wouldn't learn to walk
through a slinky. His name was Samuel.

i got mad at him and threw
him against the wall. he was okay
and lived for quite awhile ...

but I still hate myself for it.

Summary
A person reflects on a childhood incident involving their pet gerbil, expressing regret over their actions.
Insight
Regret from childhood actions can linger into adulthood.
Style
Front Art
A handwritten note on a postcard, expressing a childhood memory and regret.
Orientation
Landscape