Merry go round

I feel my eyes grow wide as i walk closer to the spinning merry go round. I cant believe it! Its so cool! The happy music makes me feel happy. The sweet smell of cotton candy comes up into my nose. While i wait in line, because my daddy said i could ride, I think of my friend in Alabama. Don where me and my family live blacks ain't aloud to sit by whites. We cant sit side by side. Me and my colored friend go to school with the other colored boys and girls. My daddy said i was never to become friends with a white. When i asked why, he told me why? I look up and see that i am so close to all he colors and all the fun. I can barely stand still. I am so excited! then i remember. Their is no Jim crow section. I might not be able to ride. My heart falls to the floor. But... I have waited all this time. My daddy walks up o me and kneels down, looking into my brown eyes. His brown fingers wipe the single tear that wiggled down my cheek. "go ask, baby its your turn." After he kisses m cheek, i walk on shaky legs to the man in charge. "where is the jim crow section on this merry go round? i wanna ride."
                                By Eva :)