“Dad, time to get rid of this old piece of junk,” son looked contemptuously at the old piano his father was so engrossed in playing his music on, “look plants growing out of it; why not let me gift you a new one this birthday?”
“Son, your mother used to sit there, when I made music on this old piece every morning,” father smiled wryly and said, “ I promised her that I shall continue playing after she is gone; I still see her nodding, when I play; she may not like a new piano and leave me for good.”
Word Count: 98
This is an effort to write aflash fiction effort with the Friday fictioneers, 15th, Mar, 2019, using picture prompt provided by host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Other stories can be found here
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What a tender moment for him, there with his wife at the piano. Never replace it…
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Some things are hard to replace with so much memory attached. Thank you for reading.
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Beautiful. How simple and wonderful you made the challenge.
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Thank you for reading. Glad you liked it.
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My pleasure sir
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A beautiful way to keep hold of her memory.
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Thank you for reading.
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A great way to keep a hold of her memory.
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Thank you for reading.
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Besides, even if it wasn’t cherished for the memories, it’s still getting played.
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True. It is functional but old. Sentimental value is stronger. Thank you for reading.
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You are right. For his father sentimental value was stronger than actual functionality. Thank you for reading.
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if i were the son i’d have the piano refurbished. it would be the best gift he could give to his father.
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True. May be father wants it as it is. He sees his departed wife when he plays. He does not want any tinkering.
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A lovely gentle story encapsulating a profound psychological truth. Well written!
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Thank you for your kind comment.
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Dear Abhijit,
The father’s holding onto the piano is totally understandable. Sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you for reading.
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Great
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Thank you.
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The memories are more important that a new piece of kit.
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True. Thank you.
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No better way to preserve the essence of your love. Beautiful.
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Thank you for reading.
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The piano is irreplaceable as was his beloved wife. Beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Wonderful, Abhijit! That last line is perfect.
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Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.
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Such sweet memories, I hope the son understands. Lovely story.
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Thank you for kind words. Glad you liked it.
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Some things you cannot throw however old or decrepit they are. They hold lifelong memories
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True. Thank you for reading.
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Beautiful story. He loves his wife and wants to hang on to what’s left.
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Yes. Thank you for reading.
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How lucky he is to be able to summon her spirit like that!
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He did not summon her spirit. His wife, his music and his piano had strong connection. Whenever he played this piano he could visualize his wife. Thank you for reading.
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A sweet and lovingly told story, Abhijit.
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Thank you.
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His love is held within the piano and it is a symbol of promise. Nicely done.
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Thank you.
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Poignant and bringing tears now.
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Thank you for reading.
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You are welcome.
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That is lovely. Cherishing the memory of his lost wife, clinging to the things that keep her fresh in his mind.
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Thank you for reading.
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Yes, sometimes memories are irraplacable.
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Thank you for reading.
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“irreplaceable” – sorry about my spelling mistake.
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Father is a good man. Maybe one day son will be so. Lovely.
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This is a lovely moment.
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Thank you.
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Some things are always hard to replace, especially when they hold our fond memories. A beautifully told tale, Abhijit!
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Thank you.
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Love the resilience from the old man…
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Thank you.
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Aww, this was both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time! I really enjoyed it.
-Rachel
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Thank you for reading.
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Love transcends the physical realm and they are still very much devoted couple!
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Thank you for reading.
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Dad has his priorities, one day his son will understand.
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Thank you.
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