Two men, hopelessly lost on the mountain, trudging through snow, with night falling soon; one man swears, the other prays.
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| Photo Credit: Tess Kincaid |
"Why swear?"
"Why pray?"
One man felt fear; the other, comfort.
Suddenly amongst the clouds they saw a sign pointing toward the woods. The praying man said "let's go". The other swore. They were saved!
Posted for Magpie Tales and Friday Flash 55.
and there you find wisdom...in the peace filled mind and signs...
ReplyDeleteSo did the swearing help or slow down the effectiveness of prayer?
ReplyDeleteI'd be doing a lot of both - and sweating, too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful magpie, Linda.
Some moments really tell us who we are..very good!!
ReplyDeletethe point of view in this piece is quite effective. couldnt ask for more :)
ReplyDeleteSo true. We could all be on the same path and have different approaches. Lovely 55.
ReplyDeleteI'd be a hopeful swearer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like both things played a part.
ReplyDeleteBrian Miller- and sometimes in the clouds, too. Signs can be anywhere.
ReplyDeleteAlice Audrey- I think it had no effect.
Talon- Thanks, I might be doing all those things too.
Lyn- Indeed, thanks.
Arian- Thank you.
Belinda- This is so true.
thingy- At least you would still have hope.
120 Socks- Interesting theory.
Linda...
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this 55!!
Reminded me of Survivor Man.
Great Job!!
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End....G
Everyone's approach to a problem is different. I think I'd be in the swearing camp. Nice Magpie.
ReplyDeleteFaith keeps one calm, Fear keeps one alive. ;)
ReplyDeleteLoved this 55!
Mine's up too.
Loved it...
ReplyDeletezeroing into the arrow
This is so eloquent and elegant! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI loved the contrast between the two men's perspectives.
ReplyDeleteG-man- Thank you, glad you enjoyed! By the way, what kind of beer was it?
ReplyDeleteSue J- We're all different, that true. As they say, "different strokes..."
Akelamalu- I expect that's true.
gautami tripathy- Thanks.
Linda- Thank you!
Sioux Roslawski- Our differences are part of what make life interesting.
Very clever!
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one. I kind of like the ending..."They were saved!" You could take that several ways.
However, if I was lost in the woods on a snowy night, I know I'd be saying lots of prayers, especially since I can hardly walk in snow:~)