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Saturday, April 2, 2016

Banter, Bend, from The Child and The Prophet












Bantering back and forth with Mr. Raccoon, The Child reached the top of the summit. She looked at Mr. Raccoon, who didn't seem tired at all.

“We’re on the peak, and there's no tree I can rest in.”

“You don't need one. Today, we're going to sleep in the luxury of a cave,” said Mr. Raccoon.

“Where? I don’t see any cave up here.”

"Correct. It's not up here; it's down there."

"Down where, Mr. Raccoon?"

"About halfway down this side of the mountain."

"You got to be joking."

"I never joke," said Mr. Raccoon. "Hazardous to your health. Although I must admit I like, bantering with you.  You lighten my mood and help me to bend."

"Mr. Raccoon, you've lost me. What's the difference?"

"Difference between what, Child?"

"Between bantering and joking. They're the same."

Mr. Raccoon observed The Child; vexation was written on her face.

"Think so?"

"Yes, I think so."

"Guess, why I have a black spot on my face?"

"That's the way you were born," said The Child.

"Nope. Cause my eyes stand out."

"Now you're pulling my wool."

"That's what joking does?"

"What?"

"Pulls your wool."

"Never seen it that way, Mr. Raccoon. So, where's the cave?"

"Look down on the other side."

"Beautiful. Water is down there."

"Yes, indeed. Right around the bend."

"You mean, I'm almost there?"

"We'll arrive before nightfall."

"Then, let's go. I don't need to sleep."

"You need rest, Child. You'll make it on time."








Suddenly The Child heard the old familiar voice of the person she yearned to see in the wind.

"Rest, Child. You need your strength for what lies ahead."

"Did you hear him?"

"Hear who, Child?"

"The Prophet. He's here."

"Child, The Prophet is always here."

Shalom Aleichem,




















Pat Garcia

50 comments:

  1. Great post Pat! Blessings (smile)

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      Have a great weekend.
      Shalom,
      Pat

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  2. I like the way the solid belief in the prophets's presence runs through both the episodes I have read so far.

    Best,
    Nilanjana
    Madly-in-Verse

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  3. what a lovely story. I'm looking forward to more!

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    1. Thank you so much, Laura. I hope you have the chance to read the complete story during the Challenge.
      Shalom,
      Pat

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  4. Beautiful! Shalom, my dear. Thank you for stopping by my blog and for sharing this.

    For anyone who might see this and care to stop by, I’m on the A to Z Challenge list at #1336 today. Best wishes! - Darla M. Sands
    Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen

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  5. I just know Raccoon is leading the child to the cave, and I just know it will be a good thing.

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      Shalom,
      Pat

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  6. A sweet story! Visiting from the A to Z, have a fabulous month of blogging.
    @ScarlettBraden from
    Frankly Scarlett

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      Shalom,
      Pat

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  7. Lovely Pat thank you, and thank you too that we get to go on this adventure, knowing that the Prophet is always there ..

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    1. Thank you, Susan. Isn't it nice knowing that we are never alone.
      Have a wonderful weekend.
      Shalom,
      Pat

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  8. Oh Pat - you are weaving such a fine tale.

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    1. Thank you, Jan. That does my heart good.
      Shalom,
      Pat

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  9. Love your photos AND your imagination! http://mefuller.com/

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      Visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge.

      Shalom,
      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  10. An interesting story. I'll be back for more.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  11. Such a beautiful tale. I can't wait to read more.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  12. Lovely story. Good luck with the rest of the challenge!

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  13. I love your theme so much, I'm excited to learn what happens next!

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  14. As a fan of banter, wildlife, and children, I loved this. I read your A post, too. The last lines of both are - well, prophetic. And they feel deeply true. Looking forward to reading more.

    Boldly Going Through the Alphabet!
    @shanjeniah
    Part-Time Minion for Holton's Heroes
    shanjeniah's Lovely Chaos

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  15. Very interesting! I wonder what happens next.

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  16. Truly, this is such a wonderful piece. Loving the story!

    Me again: LOL

    Happy Second Day of the A to Z!
    Ninga Minion @YolandaRenee from
    Defending The Pen
    Parallels
    Murderous Imaginings

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      Visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  17. Hi there!

    I’m stopping by from the #AtoZChallenge. Nice post!

    I have two blogs in this challenge…my author blog at THE STORY CATCHER (www.donnalmartin.com) and my KICKS Kids Club blog (www.kickskidsclub.blogspot.com.

    If you get a chance, check them out and good luck with the challenge!

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  18. Lovely tale. But not long enough! I want more!

    @dSavannahCreate from
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    #AtoZChallenge2016 theme: dSavannah Defects

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  19. Charming story. Love the dialog and the magic!

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  20. Written like an old-fashioned fable. Lovely work.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  21. Great blog post
    @CazsBooks
    http://cazgreenham.blogspot.com

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  22. I love this, Pat!
    Beautiful tone. It strikes a chord...
    Writer In Transit

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  24. Another great instalment. I never thought about the difference between joking and banter, but Mr Racoon's deduction was spot on! :D

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  25. We are always so impatient to get there instead of living in the journey.

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