193rd Story
Once upon a time,
A king had an old dog and loved him very much. The king always talked to his dog. One of the days the king decided that he needed his dog to talk back.
The king announced: “If anyone could teach my dog how to talk, I will award him one thousand gold coins. And if the trainer failed and my dog couldn’t talk after the lessons, I will order to execute that person.”
The amount of the award was so high, that made a few covetous to try to teach King’s dog to talk. And of course, the dog didn’t learn and they got executed.
The king increased the one thousand to two thousand gold coins, but people were afraid of losing their lives and never volunteered.
Until one day an old man walked to the palace and said: “I will teach your dog to talk under three conditions.”
The king got excited and asked for the old man’s three conditions.
The old man said: “First I need a great comfortable habitat for my family, me and your dog.
Second, I don’t want the two thousand gold coins, but I need a very good monthly salary. And third, I want ten years with no pressure on me at all, as this is a very hard job to be done.”
The excited king accepted the conditions and signed a deal.
The friends and families of the old man remonstrated him for his stupidity; “The dog would never talk and you will be executed.”
The old man replied: “I signed ten years of great life, to my family. I am an old man; the king is an old man and the dog is old. In these ten years, one of us will die and there won’t be an execution.”
It reminds me of all the promises the politicians give, who knows who will survive, to be able to see the results.
I really liked the piece! Well written!
Appreciate your kindness dear.🌷
Thanks for the beautiful story, Laleh! In some countries, one must be cautious when talking about royal dogs: https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/years-in-jail-for-insulting-thai-royal-dog/
Thanks so much dear. Yes true.🌷
shoot the moon
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or ayatollah somebuoy
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or sadam
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What a smart old man ,he made his family live comfortable for ten years. Beautiful story.
Love you.❤️
I always enjoy the profound endings of your stories!:) Many thanks
Means a lot Martina, dear.❤️
Hahaha, the last line is totally perfect…this story goes really well with all the politician around the world.
Appreciate your kind visit, dear.❤️
My pleasure 💗.
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Thanks so much dear.🌷
A wise man indeed!
Thanks Peter for your kind visit.🌷
The perfect play on time of the old man.
Appreciate it dear.❤️
Laleh Chini, tus publicaciones son muy interesantes. Me permitiré compartir tu página en mis dos cuentas de facebook para que mis lectores tengan oportunidad de conocer temas de actualidad e interés. Saludos con afecto y amistad.
That’s very kind of you dear, appreciate it.🌷
The wisdom of the elders is in this story . Nice one Laleh!
Thanks sweetheart, I hope you have a great summer.❤️
I wish the same for you Laleh!
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A lovely piece I like the tone and humour of it very much. 🙂
Thanks so much dear.❤️
Clever old man!
Thanks Chen for your comment.
Politicians don’t have to be very effective in such uncertain times – they just need to convince us that their rivals will do a worse job – low standards all round, alas! Enjoyed your story, thanks.
LOL, so true Dave. Appreciate your kind visit.
Wonderful Laleh! Which is the best place to start with reading your stories? This taster is so my kind of thing xx
Awww, you are very kind. I gathered “30 Short Stories By Laleh Chini” in a book if you like is available in amazon. <3
In my kindle now ❤️
Awww, let me know how you liked it.💕
What a wise man! Another great story 😇
That’s very kind of, it’s always wonderful to see your comment. Means a lot.
my dear Laleh
this tale of yours perfectly represents the idea that ordinary people have of their rulers in any country: they make promises but are not far-sighted. one does not look to the future but to survive. Love❤
The pressure people are under🥺 Thanks so much Sweet Sherazade.💕
Ciao my friend 😍
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Lovely story.
Thanks so much dear Sebastian.🌷
You have endless source of wisdom stories. I love it. Thank you for sharing.
😂 you’re awesome Alexander.🌷
This is so so beautiful story. So true the politician never keeps their promises to us just like that old man… 😂😂 and we the foolish King
😂😂😂 true. Thanks so much dear.❤️
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It does remind us of the promises by politicians. The old man is a very wise guy indeed. Great story, Laleh. Loved it
Appreciate your kindness Shweta.
A clever gambit. Life gives you lemons > make lemonade.
Thank you. <3
A great lesson in life. The old man was very intelligent to think in this way.
I guess many are living like that.😂 thanks.🌷
you can definitely teach an old man new tricks… dogs.. ?🤣❤️
😂😂😂 thanks Cindy, by the way did u finish Soroosh?
Hey….. I haven’t started but i’m going away for 4 days… can you resend.. good chance I can get some reading in. 👏👏👏👏
I will try.😂
Hahahahaaha maybe you’re right. 🤣
High hopes indeed. I’m actually going to try to stay away from technology for 4 days. Fingers crossed😝. I really do want to read it … crazy busy❣️💖
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i’m in trouble for just responding here.. 🤣🤣🤣🌷
kind story, a bit of the Solomon too,are there any easy references to the1952 uprising in Iran in those days, when the leader was removed, I want to write a legacy peace from the point of view of truth, from the Iranian side,rather than the bias i’m so often sold, amen, colonialism
Very interesting, honestly I really don’t have any idea. 🌷
We need reminders of the prophecies of old and what the ancient words said, as they are the basis for all religions, back to basics if we are to find a lasting solution to our woes, amen
Amen. Thanks dear.
for all our sentiments and our desires for a better future, its time for all who claim knowledge of God to study the old gospels, it will help everyone too, amen
We always have to learn from other’s experiences, it would be less harmful for us.
Unity of Spirit that is eternal not material only, amen
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What a clever story! Love it.
Thanks sweetheart.💕
A però che astuzia!
Appreciate your kind visit dear.🌺