Le silence appris
It’s afternoon on the playground. A group of older boys take over the basket; the floor smells of rubber and competition
À 5 heures à la porte
Outside the high school, the gate vibrates like a giant drum. Cell phones tell the time and the rumor spreads by word of mouth
Le pantalon
It was CM2 recess, and the playground smelled of hot rubber and spilled juice on the ground. The sun was bouncing hard off the goal
Étiquettes et menaces
It was a gray afternoon downtown. In the direction, the light from the tubes made long shadows on open folders. The hallway smelled of rain and freshly used pens