"There is a priceless treasure in our backyard!" holding his hand his dying father had said.
"It must be the truth", he thought as those were the last words of his father on his death-bed.
As an enterprising twenty-year-old, he had commenced his treasure-hunt digging-job earnestly.
At age 70, even after half a century, his hard-work & quest for truth is still in progress actually.
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'Garden of Hope', nurtured with care, has herbs & flowers rare that attract visitors & awards instead!
Seeing the backyard & all the honors earned, he wonders about the true treasure & the truth unsaid...
Have you ever tried digging the truth out and excavating a clue? Do you believe there's treasure in your backyard too? Please share your comments below.
100 Words StoryPoem for Friday Fictioneers & Poets United
Digging the truth is the pursuit of a lifetime...
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteWise father to let his son discover the true treasure for himself. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I think that's a pretty nice treasure after all.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to think I have treasure beneath the surface. Great take Anita.
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A metaphor here, I think.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely take, Anita.
ReplyDeleteIn the end, the soil is the real treasure... you just have till it right
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful story, Anita.
ReplyDeleteSusan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
Wise father finds a way to pass a true treasure to his son. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteThe father was clever to motivate his son so effectively. But the son was wise, realising that he could benefit from rare flowers and herbs even as he sought the truth about the treasure. I'm not sure I'm always good at doing that, although I try.
ReplyDeleteThat is a powerful truth of discovering what matters.
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