'I’m preparing a family lunch but I forgot dessert. The shops are shut for Easter, lunch will be ruined,' she sobbed.
The stranger placed his arm around her to give some comfort. She turned to thank him. His face was filthy and his clothes torn. A gentle reminder of the true meaning of Easter.
HAPPY EASTER
Easter in NZ is becoming like Christmas. Everyone is rushing around buying chocolate , stocking up the cupboards because the shops will be closed for a few days, packing up the car to escape for a while. In other words...stressing out! Slow down people. Do something nice for someone, tell somebody you love them, celebrate life, think of someone other than yourself for a change. Isn't that what the spirit of Easter is really about?
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss G-MAN. If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Happy reading and writing!
I have non-stop arguements about commercialism. I think the beauty of easter should be in nature not chocolate (not that there's anything wrong with chocolate.....)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your vision hun x
It all rests in the human touch, does it not? For good or ill...
ReplyDeleteMine is a juicy combo-pack this week- it is here and also, just because I couldn’t stop myself… also, here.
Nice reminder!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, KB.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, touching reminder about Easter's true meaning.
I've been thinking about the song "When I survey the wondrous cross," such a powerful song.
My 55 is Sackcloths of Despair
smiles. and a beautiful 55 reminder. hope you have an incredible weekend!
ReplyDeletemy 55 is up!
Awwww...
ReplyDeleteThat was sweet Karen.
Excellent 55.
Thanks for this Holiday contribution, thanks for visiting, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
It's easy to forget that.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Brillant as always babe, sadly people get out of the routine of sharing and caring. Fortunately we have a lot of that routine in our lives.
ReplyDeleteAny festival is always made by the human, not the commercial. Enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteEaster? A chocolate festival isn't it? So this poor guy has his eggs stolen? My story is here
ReplyDeleteLeaving out dessert is nothing...your message is loud and clear.
ReplyDeleteMine is posted HERE. As always, scroll down below my Friday Show n Tell to find my 55.
Have a great holiday weekend.
A great reminder, thanks.
ReplyDeleteHardly anything shuts the shops in the US, sadly
My 55 is up
I love the message here. Great 55!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah,
ReplyDeleteI’m up right HERE
*smiles*
I love this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy entry is here.
Happy Easter. Lest we forget the true meaning of our holidays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet reminder!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and yours.
Thank you all so much. Hope you had a Happy Easter.
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