The circle of life

A short story for Sadje’s What Do You See? photo prompt.

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img_4156Polly was born in that cottage. She went to school in the village. It was a wonderful childhood.

Her parents ran a little shop and Polly used to help them out in her spare time. 

Going away to university was quite a wrench. She really missed her home. But it was only a matter of time before she met the man of her dreams and Polly and Paul’s new life began. 

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Jacob, their son, was born in their apartment. He went to school in the city and had a wonderful childhood.

His parents ran a business and Jacob helped them out during the holidays.

Years later Jacob met and married Julia and their new life began.

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Polly’s parents passed away within days of each other. They left the cottage and the shop to their grandson Jacob, and Julia.

Their daughter,  Charlotte, was born in that cottage. She went to school in the village. It was a wonderful childhood.

Her parents ran the little shop……. 

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Image credit: Neha Godbole

31 thoughts on “The circle of life

  1. Sadje's avatar Sadje July 31, 2023 / 12:17

    Such a subtle message about how life is a cycle, things going around in circles. Thanks Keith for joining in.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 31, 2023 / 12:23

      The story popped up as soon as I saw the circular door! Thanks so much for the ping, Sadje!

      • Sadje's avatar Sadje July 31, 2023 / 13:36

        My pleasure Keith.

  2. Maria Michaela's avatar Maria Michaela July 31, 2023 / 12:28

    A beautiful story about the circle of life 💜

  3. ladysighs's avatar ladysighs July 31, 2023 / 12:57

    And the name of Charlotte’s husband was? Just for the record.

  4. Mason Bushell's avatar Mason Bushell July 31, 2023 / 14:12

    A circle of life indeed, well done, Keith.

  5. Denise's avatar Denise July 31, 2023 / 15:38

    I keep meaning to visit my birth home in Detroit. My family finally sold it in the 90s. I content myself with viewing it in Google maps.

    • Keith's Ramblings's avatar Keith's Ramblings July 31, 2023 / 18:03

      You really should. I did something similar and it really was worth it.

  6. hilarymb's avatar hilarymb July 31, 2023 / 16:56

    Sweet – a delightful tale … cheers Hilary

  7. beth's avatar beth July 31, 2023 / 17:20

    ❤️

  8. Nicole Horlings's avatar Nicole Horlings July 31, 2023 / 18:13

    I love the circularity in this story. Great stuff, Keith.

  9. Belladonna's avatar Belladonna August 1, 2023 / 00:18

    Awww what full circle indeed. Great Story

  10. Suzette Benjamin's avatar Suzette Benjamin August 1, 2023 / 01:40

    A beautiful chorus to the circle of life. Well done, Keith! Wow…really deep!

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