Thursday, April 11, 2019

A Choice




“Come on! you can do it, Nate!” Mom urged her teen as he sat all heartbroken with a droopy head.

“Beggars can’t be choosers. I shall take what’s offered,” he shouted back at her.


There was silence.


With moist eyes, but a stern voice she said, “That’s untrue! Cause even beggars get an opportunity 

to choose. But they choose to take the easy route!” The son looked at her with a frown as she

continued, “What do you choose to do about your low grades? Accept defeat or get your concepts

right and take the retest?”


“Choice is yours!”


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 In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “beggars can’t be choosers.” You can play with the words, alter them or interpret them without using the phrase. Give it any slant you want — show what it means or add to its  meaning. Go where the prompt leads!
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3 comments:

Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill Holland said...

For sure, the choice is always ours. :) Love the message!

Violet Lentz said...

I am left to wonder if begging is the easier choice? I mean, I wouldn't choose it. To me it seems way to difficult. I'd rather just have a job.

CharliMills said...

Ruchira, your story makes me think that we often make choices out of fear. But we do have a choice, even if they are not easy, they are often better for us in the long run. Mama is wise.