The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle

Friday, April 29, 2016

Year, Yearn, Yeah, Yesterday, A Fable out of The Child and The Prophet





















"Prophet!"

"Yes, Child?

"I think I see a bank ahead. 

The Prophet








The Prophet chuckled. Soon, The Child would move from the ocean and how she had learned to walk on water as she faced challenging and painful situations to another level.  The path would turn into yesterday and a new year would begin.



Mr. Eagle






"Gaaaak, gaaaak, gaaaak," said Mr. Eagle.




Mr. Whale






Mr. Whale hit the water with his fins three times, and Octavio climbed up and boarded Lily Pad for the first time.



"Soon, Child. Soon, you'll be there."

"Yeah! How much longer?"

"Sooner than you think."

"Did you hear what The Prophet said Mr. Whale?"

"Child, Mr. Whale remains here."

"And Mr. Eagle?"

"He can't go either."

Octavio






" Oh. What about Octavio?"






Lily Pad


"You have one more day with them all including Lily Pad."










The tears fell; they stung like thorns from a rose bush in her heart.

The Child








"And you, Prophet? Must I say goodbye to you also."

"No, Child. I'll always be with you."




"Why can't I take them with me?"

"They'll be with you."

"How's that, Prophet."

"Oh, my Child. Have you not learned? Mr. Whale, Mr. Eagle, Octavio, and Lily Pad will always be inside of you. The seeds they have planted, you must now honor by fulfilling your destiny. They'll be cheering you on, and when you listen with your heart, you'll hear them."

"Oh, I hope so, Prophet."

"I know so, Child. I've looked and seen your yearnings fulfilled. Stay true to what is in your heart. It is your heart that will help you reach your destiny."



Shalom Aleichem,
Pat Garcia

33 comments:

  1. Just lovely Pat thank you - all that wisdom learned stays within. Some things are not to be let go of, no matter what.

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    1. You're so right. Some things are not meant to be left go of, no matter what.

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      Shalom,
      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  2. if only we could always follow our hearts, instead of being logical or whimsical

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    1. Yes. Maybe we would all be living much closer to one another as homo sapiens on earth.

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      Shalom,
      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  3. Sad to have to say goodbye to such characters.

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    1. Yes, it is. These characters have been with me for quite a while and even though I want to share them with the world in form of a book, I am sad.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  4. I've learned that even brief encounters can be precious yesterday moments.

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    1. Yes, I have learned that too. Sometimes brief encounters change our worlds.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  5. There is nothing more infinitely sweet and poignant than yearning. I know the Child will do very well--she's had great teachers.

    @Kathleen01930
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    1. So true. The yearning within us makes us reach out and change.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  6. "The path would turn into yesterday and a new year would begin." So lovely and wise. Ditto what Susan says -- "Some things are not to be let go of no matter what." My destiny. This elucidates for me more of the significance of the (Thomas Wolfe's) marble angel for me -- and I will be visiting Asheville soon, Thomas Wolfe's childhood home and where the marble angel is carved into the sidewalk. Oh, look homeward, angel, indeed. What wise friends I have. Thank you, Patricia.

    Shalom,
    Samantha

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    1. I sincerely hope you enjoy Asheville. Thomas Wolfe's book, You Can't Go Home again is one of my favorites. I have started reading his short stories.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  7. She's almost ready to move on. I'm going to miss her companions, too, but as we know, Everything Must Change.

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    1. Yes, it is time for her to move on. One of the true facts of life that I have had to come to grasp with is everything must change.

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  8. Wish advise! She's been prepared for the future!

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    1. Yes, she is and she looks forward to the future also.
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  9. Another gem from the child and the prophet. Absolutely priceless.

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    1. Thank you so much. All the best during your vacation and happy returns when you have to go back to school.

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  10. I agree with Susan's comment. The Child has grown and learned a great deal. Her love for her friends will always remain in her heart. You did a lovely job with this series... I'm applauding.

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    1. Thank you my dear. I also enjoyed your blog tremendously.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  11. There are lots of good lessons you've brought us this month at Everything Must Change. And all in an interesting story form. Thank you for your A to Z posts!

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    1. You're very welcome and I enjoyed your posts also. I'll be seeing you around because I'm following you now.

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      Shalom,
      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  12. Oh my. Tomorrow is the final goodbye. The joy is knowing the growth of not only Child, but also of the hand that has guided this story since inception. Many blessings, dear lady, many blessings.

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    1. Liz,
      You would understand my tears. It has been a joy. However, now it is time to move on to the next step. Thanks for being there for me.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  13. The journey is almost over. :(
    One more day and then the child must must start a new adventure.
    To be continued next A to Z ??? :)

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    1. Yes, it is almost over. I will never say there will be no continuation but I don't think so. Now is the time to take it to another step and that is illustrations and seeking representation.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  14. So beautiful! If we could all just stay true to our hearts!

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    1. Yes and so true. I realize that is the hardest thing to do. We let ourselves be carried away by what everyone else is doing and the yearnings of our own hearts get buried beneath trying to be like everyone else.

      I enjoyed your blog tremendously and especially Rory.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  15. So very true! It is our heart that will help us reach our destiny! It is our heart, that helps us throughout our life! I also see the Lord , Jesus Christ, in the Prophet of your series. For others, perhaps it is Allah, or whomever they worship. For me, there is only One true God, and that is Jesus, so I have seen Jesus in the Prophet all along. He is everywhere. He never leaves us, as he never left the Child. I have only one more day until this wonderful blog is over. I pray some agent sees it right away, sends it to a wonderful artist, and gets it out to the world to enjoy right away. You have done a great job with this A to Z blog for 3 years. I will miss it! Amazing job, Patricia!

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    1. Sis, your words are very dear to me. You remember when this was only a little drops of water and I wasn't sure what I would do with it. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I know the things that I need and the representation will come. I hope sooner than I think.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  16. This chapter of the child's life is almost over.

    Pat, you're a winner!
    Swing by my blog to see what book you've won!
    Writer In Transit

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    1. Yes, it is almost over. I have dropped by your blog and I have to admit I am still smiling. For someone who never wins anything, this Challenge has been my lucky draw.

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      Patricia @ EverythingMustChange

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  17. Such a beautiful end. Congratulations on completing the challenge.

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