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Just words

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Little Boy and his Magician- Goods And Bads.

He ended his act with stupendous applause. Looking around he could see eyes of admiration, awe, and fear. Fear had almost become his other name. After all he was the greatest illusionist ever known. But he never asked for fear. Nor did he want to wield his powers, but sometimes certain things had to be looked into. Or dealt with a firm hand. They forced him to show his Force. That made him sad.

But today was different. After a long time he saw a pair of eyes that didn't admire, nor fear. Rather, the eyes were questioning. But not challenging. He recognized the eyes instantly, they belonged to his 'little buddy'. His little buddy always had either a smile or a sweet to offer. They seldom spoke, but whenever he passed down the lane where the little one played, he would be greeted by a spirited wave and a little toffee. He adored the little one's eyes. It was brimming with love (the only thing he ever wanted from his followers), but it was ever silent. He often showed tricks to please his little friend, or to make him talk. The most he could achieve was a warm hug with the customary toffee.


Today was different. As the awestruck, fearful crowd dispersed, the little boy meandered through the throng towards the magician.
The Magician asked: "Did you like my trick today?"
The boy asked: " You can vanish everything.Why don't you vanish bad? Mum says there are good things and bad things. Vanish the bad ones and all will be good."
"But then life will become perfect!", said He.
"What's wrong in that?", asked His little buddy.

"Life will lose its beauty and I can't let that happen", answered The Magician.

5 comments:

  1. nice...keep writing..looking forward to reading more snippets

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  2. I love! Very Coelho. Little pearls of wisdom. String them - write on!

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  3. for stories like these, i'm an eager eager child.For all things Real -
    there will be dark times,
    and times of the Light-
    Darkness on the face of the Moon,
    yet its pure. :)

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  4. thanks a lot guys :) u guys are the only ones who can make me vanquish Miss P. [wondering who's dis? she will meet u soon ;)]

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