Two roads beckoned.
Ignoring the warnings, he chose the road that appeared like a short-cut.
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| Path |
He embarked thinking it’ll be easy & less time-taking to travel.
He was captive.
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| Man In Chains |
He regretted his wrong decision.
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| Woman and Child |
"Always chose the right road in life, though difficult... Choosing the wrong will prove to be terrible..."
My 55-Word Story for #55WordChallenge :Week Sixteen
I also link it to ABC-Wednesday- W for Warning & Wrong & Wise.
Note- I dedicate this story to my Mother, who often advised me the lesson that's conveyed in the last line of the story & is in bold. Thanks Mom for all your wise lessons & stories.
very true Anita.. I know sometimes we for some reason chose the wrong one and have to repent..
ReplyDeletethe right road may take long but you will definitely reach the destination
Bikram
Yes Bikram :) May we have the power to pick the right road.
DeleteInteresting take on the letter W. I like the photographs you used to accompany the text. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteThanks Carver. Pics belong to the other prompt- the #55WordChallenge. Glad you liked :)
Deleteimportant message conveyed through this post
ReplyDeleteMy entry The Path
Thanks for the recognition, Cifar :)
DeleteWISDOM there.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
We are wise when we recognize Wisdom :)
DeleteThanks Roger for reading :)
That's beautiful and I always believe taking the road full of stumbling block and thorns leads to ultimate success in life. It reminds me of SRK in DDLJ and how true:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vishal. True.
DeleteYes, incidentally the DDLJ movie has the same dialogue as my Mom's lesson.
SRK's character, Raj conveys the same advice that his mom had given- sahi raasta (right road) & galat raasta (wrong road) :)
Very true, Anita! Funnily enough the first draft I wrote for this prompt was on similar lines :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading & sharing, Uma :)
DeleteI wrote this thinking it'll be unique! Then, after posting I read some posts that have similar character/choice idea - same as my post :)
Great minds think alike! Have to become a greater mind to think different :)
Loved your style to present a story. So beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my Blog & sharing your views, Umang! Do keep visiting :)
DeleteDelighted that you loved reading this :)
There are always two choices in life: The right and the easy.. The right offers more obstacles yet is the most rewarding journey in the end.. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's right, Anusree :)
DeleteAwesome 55er!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amitji :)
DeleteSo much wisdom in just 55 words. Great job, Anita!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beloo for your sweet words :)
DeleteVery interesting post. It`s a really good message that you`re trying to send :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Cristina :)
DeleteDelighted that you liked my story. I conveyed my Mom's message :)
loved the style of the post :) but wrong road makes you strong !
ReplyDeleteThanks Ankur :)
DeleteSometimes, it does. But, many times, adopting wrong means & roads can prove to be fatal...
Mom's advice is always right.
ReplyDeleteYes Kalpanaji. Moms know best. They have the best for us in their minds & hearts...
DeleteMom is always right...... loved it....:)
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, Priyashi! Delighted that you loved it :)
DeleteThe last line! Says it all :D
ReplyDeleteThat's the message!
DeleteThanks for reading, Aayesha :) Lovely to have you here :D
Ah! Very nice story... Anita, you are fabulous! TC... Keep smiling :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sindhu for this fabulous comment :)
DeleteI'm smiling! Many smiles to you :)