Beth and Ben stared at the mess lying on grandpa’s bed.
They took one last look inside the wardrobe they had freshly emptied. Dejected, they ran down the stairs to their grandfather. Puffing their cheeks the little twins stood between grandpa and the television.
“Grandpa is a liar,” the two declared in unison.
Grandpa adjusted his spectacles.
“When did I lie?”
The kids led him up to his bedroom. They pointed to the empty wardrobe.
“You said grandma kept her treasures here before going to heaven.”
Grandpa smiled looking at the mess on his bed.
“I never lied. They’re here.”
Word Count: 100
Prompt:
Friday Fictioneers 25th Oct 2019
PHOTO PROMPT © Jean L. Hays
They’re using the wrong currency to measure treasure
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Very true!
But children will learn! 🙂
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Very sweet story
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Thanks so much! 😀
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Ah, the differences in our value systems. What is treasure; what is junk? You bring that out nicely 🙂
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Thanks so much! 🙂
I still believe there is hope for those kids though! 😀
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There is always hope. Until all hope is gone. The way I read the Pandora story, the last gift in her box (which was actually a box) was hope. But hope is, in fact, a curse. For it leads us into all manner of byways and muddlesome muddles.
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That was well written! 😀
And I fear it is true!!
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Abandon hope all those who enter in.
Might I add a smile to that without it seeming at odds?
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Hahaha! XD
Gladly! 😛
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🙂
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They may know price, but not value… Great story.
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True that!
Thanks so much Trent! 😀
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Ah, sweet story and a good lesson for those children on what constitutes treasure.
Susan A Eames at
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Thanks so much Susan! 😀
They will understand the lesson! 🙂
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These little twins have some learnin’ to do and some straightening up to do … 😉
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Definitely! 😉
They will get there! 😀
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Hi Nid, treasure isn’t always shiny and glittery.
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Exactly Di! 🙂
The kids may yet learn that!
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It shows how we view things differently. Nicely told.
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Thank You, Michele! 😀
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What a perfect teachable moment, and Grandpa seems wise enough to capitalize on it. I think the twins are going to grow up a little bit from their experience.
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Definitely! 😀
Grandpa will drive his point in! 🙂
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Reminds me of my own kids. They will learn with age and experience. Nice one.
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Agreed with you on that, Iain! 🙂
Thanks so much! 😀
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Ah, the beauty of youth. Now, Grandfather has a chance to tell them about the “real” treasures that Grandma had… them!
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That’s super sweet! 😀
Thank You! 🙂
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Sweet! One day the twins will understand.
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Treasure comes in many forms. A delightful tale indeed.
Here’s my story!
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Thanks so much Keith! 😀
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Touching stuff and I do like the clown image of your self, do you do kids parties?!!
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Hahaha! I’ve done a few! 😀
I excel at being a punching bag!
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Great piece of writing, i liked the innocent curiosity of the children.
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Thanks so much, James! 😀
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Reading this touching story it occurred to me the twins could be any age.
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True that! 🙂
Yet, they have a thing or two to learn!
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Nice story. Gandpa and grand kids have different idea of a treasure.
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A lovely story that reminded me that our loved ones are our true treasure. I’m sure the twins were the grandmothers. A beautiful teaching moment for the grandfather. Nicely written!
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Thanks so much, Brenda! 😀
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Her cherished grandchildren were there too. Nice thoughtful story!
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Thanks so much, Nan! 😀
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Awww, you can be sappy when you want to!
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My human side can’t help itself sometimes! 😉
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Such a sweet story
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Thanks so much, Evan! 🙂
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Truly a delightful story. I think the best I’ve read for this prompt. Nice 100.
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Thanks so much! 😀 😀
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Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
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