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Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Silence, Darkness And Light

Dropping her line into Fool's Lake, she patiently waited for something to bite.
Her patience was tested as there was just no catch; it didn't seem right...

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Photo Prompt: Mondays Finish The Story
It was night & she would have to return empty-handed to the palace,
What would she answer the Queen? Not accomplishing task is a disgrace...

She had to fulfill all the tasks successfully to be considered for marriage.
It was all her fault for falling in love with the prince & the challenge.

The prince would marry the one, who completed all the tasks before dawn.
The silence was deafening & the darkness overpowering as she was a pawn...

She wanted to be the winner as she had given her best in all the past days-
Without a frown, fought battles against silence and won wars over darkness.

For the last task, she hadn't a clue how to catch 101 fishes from Fool's Lake.
Were they venomous & wanting to fool? Was this challenge fixed or fake?

What would she deposit as her catch at dawn when they'd demand the fishes?
She decided that she'd be honest; though it might disqualify her wishes...


She tossed & turned that dark night when the silence was shattered by laughter.
She realized she was correct when she overheard the inebriated Queen's chatter!

As there were no fishes in Fool's Lake, the last task was to test character & honesty!
Who's the most truthful & not devious to tamper with results is what they wished to see!

As the realization dawned on her, she realized that it was a dawn that was bright!
Her explanation without manipulation dispelled silence & darkness with true light.

While the other girls proudly showed off their false "prize catch from Fool's Lake",
The Kingdom had found its future Queen- simple, sweet, sincere, honest & not fake!

Pic used with permission - Art of: Danny Gregory
I feel- When honesty wins, all is right with the world.
What does honesty mean to you? Do you believe truth wins in real-life too? 
Do share your views.

Poetry Jam- Silence
IndiSpire- "The darkest hour of the night is just before the dawn."
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92 comments:

  1. Alok Vats11 February 2015 at 13:00

    Honesty is something which can truly be the winner at the end, but then you have to face so many things while going for it...

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 16:14

      Very true, Alok. We have to pay a high price for honesty.

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  2. Nabanita11 February 2015 at 13:27

    Honesty is the best policy in so many ways...the best reason being we can look at ourselves in the mirror..

    Nicely written

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 16:24

      Even I share the same views, Naba. Thanks :)

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  3. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 13:45

    An enjoyable story, made even more fun in verse :) Nice post!

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 16:44

      Thanks for stopping by & for your maiden comment & appreciation :)

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  4. Maniparna11 February 2015 at 14:03

    Honesty pays..if not immediately, evidently, in the long run...

    Loved the story Anita... :-)

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 17:02

      True Mani. But, as Keynes said, "In the long run we are all dead."
      May we keep the faith! May all be well.
      Thanks :)

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  5. Brian Miller11 February 2015 at 16:45

    nice....i would value honesty any day...to stand on the truth...and elevate that even over personal gain....
    sadly not always as valued in the culture we have created....cute story...nice truth

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 17:16

      Hope we can create an honest culture in our world, Brian.
      Thanks for sharing your views.

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  6. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 17:06

    Beautiful verses! And I don't think truth always wins...but still I like to stick to it and that's I think is honesty.

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 17:29

      Thanks :)
      Sometimes the truth is suppressed/killed. But, no doubt "honesty is the best policy" :)

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  7. Sumana Roy11 February 2015 at 17:22

    Honesty is always the winner...love the outcome of the story...sweet...

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 17:31

      Great when Satyameva Jayate & truth/honesty wins :)
      Thanks for your appreciation, Sumana :)

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  8. Gillena Cox11 February 2015 at 17:29

    sumptous sharing of fairy tale

    have a nice Wednesday

    much love...

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 17:33

      Glad you liked it, Gillena :)
      You have a lovely week!

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  9. Mary11 February 2015 at 18:29

    I agree...honesty should always win out over deceit.

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 18:37

      Hope it happens each time & every time, Mary :)

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  10. Gabriella11 February 2015 at 18:32

    She remained true to herself and... won. Nice message!

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    1. Anita Sabat11 February 2015 at 18:39

      Her win is the reward for her sincerity & honesty, Gabriella :) Wish we all win this way!

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  11. K.A. Acharya11 February 2015 at 18:58

    How lovely! I feel the same about honesty. :)

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  12. Teny11 February 2015 at 19:05

    Nice stuff :) Kind of like my favourite topic :D

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  13. Kokila gupta11 February 2015 at 19:25

    Honesty always pays.. even if at times, in certain conditions, it feels cruel to follow it .. it is truly the best policy ..
    Loved your poem dear :)
    It certainly was Fool's Lake and in retrospection filtered the wise Queen :) :P

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 14:55

      Thanks for sharing your deep thoughts & appreciation, Kokila.
      Filtration is a great idea! :P

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  14. Jae Rose11 February 2015 at 19:38

    Honesty is always the best even though it can make life's quests harder..

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  15. Linda Kay11 February 2015 at 19:48

    Anita, so much of the news in the world is not the truth, and it comes out later. Just be honest, not speculative or gossipy.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 14:56

      Very true, Linda :) We want more honesty in the world.

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  16. Jim11 February 2015 at 19:57

    Nice story, Anita. I enjoyed reading it and you wrote it very nicely.
    It does remind me of another (more I am thinking but can't remember titles, might have been a fable) with this theme, I believe it is a common story, with all of them wearing different clothing.
    Keep up the good work!!

    p.s. I am returning your nice comment on my 'Letter "K"' Key West post at the end of January. This week, tomorrow afternoon will be the letter "M". I have a few Moscow and Melbourne pictures ready.
    Jim
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    http://jimmiehov6.blogspot.com/
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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 14:58

      Thank you so much, Jim :)
      Thanks for returning the comment as well as for your nice words & info.
      Great that you have your M pictures ready. I still have to write something or maybe link with a past post... :)

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  17. kaykuala11 February 2015 at 20:47

    Honesty will determine lots of finality. It captures the heart as confidence is enhanced. A deserving future Queen certainly Anita!

    Hank

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:00

      Thanks for sharing your valid points, Trust & confidence are much needed. The future Queen needs to be good :)

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  18. Unknown11 February 2015 at 20:50

    Lovely story! Honest always. It is easier to be honest than to lie, because if you lie you need a very good memory! Thank you for taking part in the Mondays Finish the Story challenge! I hope that you come back next week! Be well... ^..^

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:04

      Thank you for your nice words & invite. It's my pleasure :)
      Be blessed!

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  19. Sherry Blue Sky11 February 2015 at 21:05

    Oh I enjoyed this story very much. The honest heart wins, even if it doesnt win the prize - by being true to itself. Loved this.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:06

      True that the honest heart wins, even though it not the winner in reality.
      Thankfully, in this story, the honest girl wins while the rest of the girls tell lies & show-off their "fishes" perhaps procured from other lakes/persons!!!
      Glad you loved it.

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  20. Myrna R.11 February 2015 at 21:23

    I honestly enjoyed this story so much. I'm impressed with how you respond to all those prompts and have a moral to your story. I believe in honesty and that it takes work especially when we strive to be honest with ourselves.
    Very good write.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:08

      Thanks for your apt & nice words, appreciation & inspiration, Myrna :)
      Delighted to have you here!

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  21. Sheilagh Lee11 February 2015 at 21:51

    honesty should always win. the truth will out my mother used to quote

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:09

      My Mom also said the same, Sheilagh!
      Thanks for sharing :)

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  22. keiths ramblings11 February 2015 at 23:50

    The truth will always out as will the lies! Very enjoyable in deed.

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  23. brudberg11 February 2015 at 23:57

    Honesty wins.. but it takes patience to see it.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:13

      True. Provided they let honesty to win...
      Thanks for sharing, Bjorn.

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  24. Donna Smith12 February 2015 at 06:27

    I wish she had not heard the queen, though I guess she had decided to tell the truth before she heard what was going on. Perhaps she will be more honest than the prince and his family. Maybe she should look for a different husband and in-laws!

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:17

      That's an interesting view, Donna!
      They say- 'Everything is fair in love & war'. Then, the other girls adopted unfair means to get fishes from another lake as this lake didn't have any fishes. But, then, the Queen was testing who is honest & has a strong character! :)
      Yes, I could have put those 2 sentences towards the end of the poem i.e. after dawn! The Queen would have announced what she was looking for & why she selected this honest girl!

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  25. ayala12 February 2015 at 06:53

    Honesty always wins.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:18

      I feel honesty should or ought to win. However, some people don't let it win...

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  26. Ananya12 February 2015 at 07:43

    Well Written post, enjoyed reading it !

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  27. Peggy12 February 2015 at 07:43

    I enjoyed the story. Good moral to the tale.

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  28. Beloo Mehra12 February 2015 at 08:10

    A lovely fairy tale, Anita, with a timeless message. Nice!

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:21

      Thanks for reading & for your appreciation, Beloo :)

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  29. Indrani12 February 2015 at 11:19

    Honesty can never go wrong! Very well told with the story.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:22

      Sometimes honesty is made to fail. Glad you liked it, Indrani :)

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  30. Rachna12 February 2015 at 11:37

    Yes, honesty pays. Not always though. There are times when rationality dictates otherwise. Nice story.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:28

      True Rachna. Thanks for your views & appreciation :)

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  31. Arpita Dash12 February 2015 at 11:52

    Love your poem dear; honesty is the best policy, one can see its fruit eventually... :)

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:30

      Thanks Appy :) Hope everyone gets to see & enjoy the rewards of honesty...

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  32. Alka Gurha12 February 2015 at 12:07

    It does, fortunately. Look at Delhi elections. I am not saying AAP is totally honest but it's their honest approach that appealed.
    Good one Anita.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 15:31

      Thanks for sharing your views, Alka. Yes, honesty has its takers :)
      Glad you liked the story.

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  33. MeenalSonal12 February 2015 at 18:06

    Honesty surely give best returns in time. Beautiful tale, I liked the the concept of fool's lake :)

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 19:48

      Yes. Hope it wins :)
      Fool's Lake i.e. the starting line of my post, was the prompt, MeenalSonal :)

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  34. Margaret12 February 2015 at 21:34

    Honesty I hold dearly and have learned to value silence.

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    1. Anita Sabat12 February 2015 at 23:57

      Well said, Margaret!
      Thanks for visiting & sharing :)

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  35. rudraprayaga12 February 2015 at 22:29

    Ultimate victory lies with the truth.Truth has only one direction when lie has to be supported with many lies.Nicely brought out the topic.

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    1. Anita Sabat13 February 2015 at 00:00

      Truth gets to enjoy its victory provided it's not killed/suppressed/hidden... :) True that lie needs support of lies!
      Thank you for taking out time to read and comment.

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  36. Unknown13 February 2015 at 01:12

    I don't know what actually happens in this world but I wish to believe that truth wins. This keeps me doing good and staying honest. I loved the way told the story. Truly awesome. I wish everyone could value honesty and goodness more than anything in this world. As when honesty wins, everything's fine in this world. :)

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:09

      Thanks a lot for sharing your kind & wise words, Namrata. Totally agree with you.

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  37. Najmun13 February 2015 at 02:05

    Lovely poem Anita ! And I love it how the lake is named 'Fool's lake' ... And honesty definitely holds more power over everything ! Short and sweet ! Loved it :) ^_^

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:10

      Thanks Najm. Yes, Fool's Lake was given in the prompt. Glad you loved it :)

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  38. Priceless Joy13 February 2015 at 03:04

    Lovely poem and loved the moral to the story and story. I am on the side of honesty!

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:11

      Thanks for stopping by & commenting :)
      Honesty's side is stronger with so many of us!

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  39. Mridula13 February 2015 at 11:43

    I loved your story. I too wish honesty wins but then it takes all kind to make the world!

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  40. Anonymous13 February 2015 at 15:34

    Honesty ? Or sharp ears to hear the Queen's secret? Or plain lucky to hear that secret? Hmm...

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:14

      Anyway she hadn't brought/bought 101 fishes from elsewhere unlike the other girls! She would have told the truth even if she hadn't heard the Queen! :)

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  41. Mary14 February 2015 at 18:59

    Hey Anita. A LOT of us took time to comment on your poem over at Poetry Jam. It takes time for each of us to read and think about your poem. Could you make the rounds through Poetry Jam as well returning the reciprocity? Thanks in advance.

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:16

      Thanks to all for reading & commenting. I know it takes a lot of time & effort as I do it too :) Sure Mary.

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  42. Ajay Pai16 February 2015 at 03:11

    I am always amazed to see how ur imaginatory juices are on work. Though a simple poem, it needs creativity to pen it down. Kudos to u.

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:17

      Thanks a lot for your kind words, Ajay! Delighted :)

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  43. Carrie Van Horn17 February 2015 at 04:15

    Love what you shared here Anita! Honesty means freedom to me. Living a lie is in a way being in bondage.

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:18

      Glad you liked it, Carrie!
      I agree with you. Honesty gifts us freedom & peace of mind. May no one live lies & be in bondage :)

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  44. artbyrae17 February 2015 at 09:55

    I love this and honesty does win over all

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 08:19

      Thanks for visiting, reading & for sharing your views :)

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  45. Intelliblog18 February 2015 at 05:14

    I like the the way you tackled this prompt. A charming poem in the form of a fairy tale!

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  46. Sindhu Devi K19 February 2015 at 19:15

    What a sweet story! I always love stories that uphold moral values... Morality is very important part of me, without which, my personality will be a zero. I cannot lie, I will be readily caught, even if I try to tell a harmless lie.
    What about you, dear?

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    1. Anita Sabat19 February 2015 at 21:16

      Ditto Sindhu :) Our values & personalities are pretty similar!
      I uphold honesty and the rare times I have lied, I have felt so guilty that I have immediately revealed the truth :) Satyameva Jayate!

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