Friday Fictioneer photo prompt. Copyright Jan Wayne Fields.
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Jason was in his second Viet Nam tour when he got the news. By then, his grandfather’s grave was already covered with winter’s first snow.
He looked at the painting, his grandfather’s favorite. Jason remembered accidentally knocking it down, the glass breaking. The young Jason anticipated anger and punishment. “Let’s get some ice cream,” was all his loving grandfather said, and hugged him.
In the desk, Jason found an envelope addressed to him. Every soldier needs a sanctuary, his grandfather wrote. Create your own.
Taking his grandfather’s photo, the letter and the painting, Jason left, soon to start his search.
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We went in quite different directions with this one, but I like your take. Far less cynical than mine. 😀
Both scenarios are possible. One wonders, sometimes, at the path we are on and how we got there.
Dear Tresha,
Obviously Jason’s grandfather was a wise man and knew what really mattered in life. A lesson the grandson won’t soon forget. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
very touching.
I’m ready for some icecream now.
Randy
Nice! Grandfather sounds very wise.
(is all his loving grandfather said – maybe this should read “was” all …. to avoid tense change.)
Thanks! And you are right about the verb tense. (Sheesh!) I’ve happily changed it.
I love those words of advice!
Tresha, The grandfather was indeed wise and loving. He left a great heritage. Well written. 🙂 —Susan
This is a wonderful piece of writing — the ending is so captivating – and powerful. Well done!
Thank you! That was my intent, so I’m glad it comes across as such when others read the story.