I had my eyes closed|چشمانم بسته بود

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“186th story”

First published: April.08.2021

Peter was invited to his friend’s wedding. It was a great ceremony and Peter was having fun.

While he was dancing, he noticed one of the guests is his high school teacher.

Peter went closer to Mr. Hunt and said: “Good evening, sir.”

Mr. Hunt said: “Good evening son.”

 “I’m Peter. I was in your class in my senior high school year. You changed my life. Do you remember me?”

Mr. Hunt: “Sorry son, I don’t remember you.”

Peter: “Jack had bought an expensive watch that year, and his watch disappeared during your class. Jack panicked and you told him, you will search every one of us before leaving the class. You asked us to line up, and searched us one by one.

You found Jack’s watch in my pocket, took it out but didn’t say a word. No one ever found out, I was the one who stole the watch.

 But you kept it a secret. That act of yours taught me what a shameful thing I did. I never stole anything from anywhere, nor anyone, because of how you treated me.

I learned how beautiful it would be to be a person like you. I built a great honest life, only because of you. And I am very grateful for the lesson you trained me. Now, do you remember me, sir?”

Mr. Hunt: “I do remember Jack’s watch was stolen, and finally was found. But I still didn’t remember you, because, at the time searching for my students, I had my eyes closed. I didn’t want to know who did it. And I didn’t want to judge.”

Dear friends:

Don’t forget to read my books.

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56 comments ›

  1. equipsblog
    April 8, 2021 • 8:07 am

    A very interesting twist to the story. Nice!

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  2. freiedenkerin
    April 8, 2021 • 8:22 am

    What a wise man this teacher has been!

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  3. OIKOS™-Editorial
    April 8, 2021 • 8:30 am

    Your stories are fantastic, Laleh! Thank you for writing em. Have a beautiful rest of the week, and please stay save. Michael

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  4. Lokesh Sastya
    April 8, 2021 • 8:57 am

    So sweet. I good way to teach and learn a lesson.

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  5. hassanmosleh
    April 8, 2021 • 8:57 am

    What a remarkable story, specifically at the end that the teacher had searched his students with his eyes closed.

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  7. Bibliofeel
    April 8, 2021 • 10:31 am

    Wonderful story. Thanks Laleh 😀

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  8. Mi_3piphany
    April 8, 2021 • 10:57 am

    I love that all your stories hold a meaning to them! It’s beautiful!

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  10. Orvillewrong
    April 8, 2021 • 11:35 am

    Our sins have a way of catching us out!

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  11. anne leueen
    April 8, 2021 • 8:58 pm

    Another captivating ending Laleh. Did not see that one coming. Excellent!

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  12. 100 Country Trek
    April 8, 2021 • 9:30 pm

    This very interesting. Love this.

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  14. Aliosa
    April 9, 2021 • 1:22 am

    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  15. Crissy
    April 9, 2021 • 6:46 am

    Wasn’t expecting the ending..😀excellent twist. Love it,
    Great work Laleh. 💕

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  16. positivesideofcoin
    April 9, 2021 • 12:52 pm

    Wow, what a wise man this teacher has been.

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  17. DutchIl
    April 10, 2021 • 8:54 am

    Thank you for sharing!!…unfortunately there are those that are quick to judge even with eyes closed, because their mind is closed also… 🙂

    Until we meet again..
    May your day be touched
    by a bit of Irish luck,
    Brightened by a song
    in your heart,
    And warmed by the smiles
    of people you love.
    (Irish Saying)

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  18. sherazade
    April 10, 2021 • 6:11 pm

    A great lesson! as usually in your stories my dear Laleh ❤🌹

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  19. Vivi
    April 10, 2021 • 7:00 pm

    Such a great story. Loved it! Wish everyone had a teacher like that.

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  20. Anna Waldherr
    April 11, 2021 • 4:03 pm

    A profound lesson for all of us. Thank you, Laleh. ❤

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  21. janetsm
    April 12, 2021 • 9:24 am

    I love this story, Laleh. You have a limitless supply of stories with such good lessons for us!

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  22. fulvialuna1
    April 22, 2021 • 10:48 am

    Bellissimo!
    Due grandi lezioni di vita!

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  24. bigskybuckeye
    July 3, 2023 • 4:04 pm

    We see humility working in different ways as the story moves to its surprising conclusion. Laleh, blessings with your continuing writing journey.

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