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He never meant to be a burden, but had been from his unwanted birth ‘til that day.
…so off he went ….
His mother couldn’t cope, poor soul. No fault of hers. other couldn’t cope, poor soul. .
…climbed the fence, crossed the field…
He’d reached out to touch her heart, but in vain.
…down a lane, entered a wood…
Best to leave. His heavy load would be lifted from her shoulders.
…up a slope, over some rocks…
By sundown, he’d be far away, in another place.
…along a narrowing track…
At last he’d given her something. Her freedom.
…then lost his way at...
The end..
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers
PHOTO PROMPT © A member of the Fields Family who didn’t care to be Identified..
A bonus, two stories in one, well done, I like the format………and the story.
Thanks, Len, I’m pleased it worked!
Deeply profound. A sad plight to be unwanted.
Indeed. Thanks, Suzette.
Very cleverly done, sir!
Most kind of you CE, thank you.
What an intriguing mix of story lines!
Thanks, Christine, I hope you didn’t get tangled up!
well done and the lost his way bit –
Thank you, Beth!
Well done, Keith. I loved the nursery rhyme quality to this
Thanks Neil, I’m pleased it payed off!
Compelling presentation. I could feel the tragedy in those words.
Thanks for your kind words, James.
Keith, it breaks my heart to think of a kid believing this way. I hope he finds his way to the kindness and generosity of others.
Thanks, Lisa, I’d like to think he did.
You’re very welcome <3
Bravo, amico mio! I totally enjoyed your interpretation.
I’m pleased! Thank you so much, Nancy.
Oh dear, poor kid, it’s so hard to feel unwanted and know what to do about it.
That’s just what I had in mind. Thanks for dropping by.
This is so profound Keith – truly heartbreaking very well written 💔
Thank you Ange, not my normal style but I thought it suited the tale.
It’s sad to feel so unwanted.
It must be, I can only imagine.
Hi Keith,
A touching story to go with the picture. It breaks my heart that we still hear the news of war everyday.
Have a good day,
Surabhi
Thank you so much, Surabhi. When will it end?
A touching story narrated in a unique fashion. Nicely done, Keith.
Thanks for your generous words.
That was an interesting one, Keith.
Dear Keith,
Heartbreaking that any child should feel that way. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Indeed it is. Thank you so much, Rochelle.
not a good ending i expected, but such is life.
not an ending i expected, but such is life.
Sometimes your found family is better than your blood family. I hope from being lost he finds his way.