“70th story”
First published; Dec.09.2018
334 Words
He was supposed to become a doctor. But of course, this was what his father told him to be.
His father said: “Study hard and become a doctor. Doctors make good money, you would buy a great house, wonderful gifts for your wife, and have a fantastic life.”
He was a little boy so he didn’t know what exactly “study hard to have a great life” meant but he could see in his father’s eyes that it was incredible.
The boy grew up and fell in love with their neighbour’s daughter.
The boy often wrote letters to the girl explaining he would become a doctor, and buy a house, great gifts for her. But he never gave her the letters. He just kept them in a box.
The boy tried a few times but didn’t get into medical school.
His father said: “My son, it is hard to get into medical school. It would be a waste of time if you try again. You should become an engineer. They study for a short period and they make good money. You can be rich that way too.”
The boy could see happiness in his father’s eyes and now had to become an engineer. He started to write new letters to his love explaining how an engineer could make her happy too and again put the letters in the same box.
One day he saw his love walking in the street with another young man. It was too late to hand all those letters to her. She belonged to someone else.
Years passed and that boy didn’t become a doctor, engineer, scientist or anything that his father had dreamed for him. He became a poet and a writer.
Later in the future he never told his son what to become.
He wrote to his son: “My dear son, try hard, fall in love, enjoy life, and before it’s too late every single day give her the gift of the beautiful word LOVE.”
Beautiful! 🙂
Thanks dear for reading and commenting.❤️
My dear friend,
The WISDOM of your post touch my 74 year old heart.
Thanks for helping me stay young!
May the JOY of the New Born Christ fill your heart,
Patrick
Thanks so much Patrick dear for sharing your beautiful words, means a lot.<3
You’re a beautiful writer and a wonderful person Laleh.❤️
Awww, and you are an amazing friend.❤️
As are you ❤️
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Beautiful…loved this extract from the book!! 🙂
Thanks darling for reading and sharing your comment.❤️
Great story, and great pictures too. Keep them coming …
Thanks so much dear, means a lot.❤️
Beautiful story
Thank you dear for reading and commenting.<3
My pleasure
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A sound philosophy
Thanks Derrick dear, your visit means a lot.<3
Beautiful written story and I loved this sentence: “He never told his son what to become.”
Love you.<3
Beautiful story
That,s very kind of you dear.<3
Poignant and lovely story with a hard lesson. We need to give before it may be too late. Thank you.
Thank you dear for your beautiful comment.<3
A lovely story for this time of year
Thanks sweetheart.<3
Reblogged this on lampmagician and commented:
A wonderful short story about life and love 😊❤
Thanks dear so much ❤️
A lovely story, thank You ❤🙏❤
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Lovely thoughts, thanks for sharing!… you and your family have a wonderful holiday filled with love and happiness!.. 🙂
“Love knows no bounds or time, love is the spirit of the heart, love is the life support of hope, love is the force behind compassion, love is the foundation for true friendships, relationships….without love, life is barren and cold”…. (Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Dear Larry thanks for sharing your beautiful words, appreciate it. Merry Christmas.❤️
Namaste Laleh, how are you? 🙂
A boy often lives in the shadow of his father, but becomes a man when sitting in the light of his own truth. This a deeply moving reminder that Love grows from within as much as from without. I was touched by your story and moved by its sentiment and for a moment lost for words.
What greater Love is there than knowing the truth of what we are: ‘to know thyself’ is the most profound journey one can ever embark upon for the destination and struggle to get there is far greater and far more fulfilling than riches or wealth could ever provide.
Wonderful writing Laleh, truly delightful, thank you 🙂
Namaste <3
DN
P.S: For those who enjoy music with their reading, these words are the opening lines to a track called, ‘Simple Man,’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd’. It is a beautiful song.
Mama told me when I was young
“Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it’ll help you some sunny day”
Namaste 🙂
DN
You have good taste.❤️
Your amazing words are always touching, appreciate your kindness. Thanks for always being supportive. Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️
Namaste Lelah 🙂
Thank you for sharing your inspired storytelling. It’s a pleasure to visit your Blog and often I leave feeling wiser for having been here. Your tales are uplifting and always poignant: straightforward narratives – almost parables – conveying complex truths. A delight to read.
Yes indeed, Brightest Blessings for the festive period and beyond into the New Year. I trust you and yours will celebrate a joyously loving Christmas together.
Namaste 🙂
DN
Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful kind words towards me, you’re an awesome friend.❤️
so lovely extract and with lovely lesson too 🙂
Appreciate it dear.❤️
Kalmah zibai Ishq- is that what written in Persian?
Lol, yes that’s the Persian of it. I started with this thyme and loved it, lol. Thanks dear.❤️
Wow. Happy to have read Persian correctly. Nice theme. Best wishes 💐🙂
Appreciate it.❤️
BEEEEaUtiful! <3 <3 <3
Thanks lovely ❤️
“He started to write new letters to his love and explain how an engineer could make her happy too and again put the letters in the same box.” This made me smile.
Beautiful story.
Thanks so much sweetheart.❤️
You are welcome Dear.
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“He never told his son what to become.”
~ This comment baffled me since it contradicts what went before.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts darling, it means a lot.❤️😍
Reblogged this on Stardust.
Thanks dear Alex so much.❤️
My pleasure Laleh ! ❤️
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I nominated you for Versatile Blog Award! 🥇 🥇 🥇
https://monikajeneva.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/yay-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks so much sweetheart, that’s very kind of you.❤️
You are welcome 😊 Big Hugs! ♥️
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Dear Laleh, I love your beautiful spirit. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a splendid New Year, filled with Love and Creativity. It would be wonderful to meet you in person, if you ever go on book signing tours, please let me know.
My dear Cornelia you’re very kind, I would love to see you too. Best wishes on new coming year. Have a blessed holidays.🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️
Soooooo beautiful!
Appreciate your kindness dear.❤️
You are an amazing story teller!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so much!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn’t manage yet to buy your book but i will i promise it to you!!
You will promise that you will not stop writting!!!!
Awww my lovely and beautiful sister, love you so much.❤️
Let the children live their lives. Let’s not design the future for them. Let’s make our dreams come true. A beautiful illuminating history. And let us not hesitate with showing love. You should forge the iron while it is hot.
What a beautiful thought my dear, thanks for sharing.❤️
A life lesson learned the hard way.. (Much enjoyed reading it) >-I
That’s very kind of you. Thanks a lot.❤️
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
AH–LOVE! FOR LIFETIMES AND ETERNITIES!
Thank you so much.<3
You teach us all. <3
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http://bestanimations.com/Holidays/Christmas/merrychristmas/wishing-you-a-very-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-animated-gif-image.gif
Thanks so much dear, same to you. ❤️❤️❤️🎄
Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
More from Laleh. Happy Christmas everyone. 🙂
Thanks Jack dear. Merry Christmas.❤️
Wow, this is good!
Means a lot dear, thank you.❤️
My pleasure! <3
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Very nice Laleh, parents eh? Happy Christmas.
Thanks dear Roy, lol we(parents).❤️
So beautiful 😍 ❤️
Thanks dear so much.❤️
Nice story.
Thanks dear so much.❤️
You’re welcome.
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Wow.
What a powerful story.
Have a very Happy New Year. ❤
Thanks for your kind words dear.❤️
This blog exemplifies captivating passion. Your book must be a great success.
Thank you dear so much.<3
A beautiful love story, Laleh…
Thanks sweetheart ❤️
Yeah.the word of “love” is most sweet n beautiful.all doors of universe n heaven are opened for love.it is amazing gift given by God to His pupils.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So true, and world would be more beautiful if we all use it kindly and positively. Thanks dear.❤️
Hi Laleh, Thank you! You express yourself so beautifully.I shall have to succumb and buy your book, dear Laleh. I married a man (many moons ago)who said “We’ll never be rich, but we’ll never be hungry and I’ll always love you.” And we haven’t been…and he has….So I’ve been blessed. Hugs xx
That’s the beauty of a wonderful life, I’m so happy for you my dear. Thanks for willing to read my book and can’t wait to read your review.❤️
There is no more beautiful feeling than love. I wish that love would meet every human being, and every person would get to know its taste.
Best wishes
What a beautiful comment dear, thank you for reading all my posts.<3
thank you xxx
My pleasure.❤️
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Love overcomes hardships and gives hope for happiness.
I gave greetings
You are amazing.<3
Lovely, lovely story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You’re very kind my dear friend.❤️
Beautiful story. This was just terrific.~ Dave
Thanks so much dear Dave. Appreciate your kindness.❤️
You’re welcome.
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Superb!💕💟
Thanks so much.❤️
My absolute pleasure!😊
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Great reading tthis
Means a lot.🙏