Weekend Writing Prompt — Life’s Lessons

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Henry was known as a blatherskite. He spent his days chatting endlessly with anyone who would listen. He’d tell imaginative tales of faraway lands and mythical creatures.

Most people dismissed Henry as a storyteller. However, those who really listened to his blather would occasionally discover hidden gems of wisdom and inspiration. Turns out, Henry’s tales were metaphors for what people were dealing with in everyday life. His stories were his way of teaching life’s most profound lessons.

(Exactly 77 words)

Written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt, where the prompt is “blatherskite” in exactly 77 words. Painting credit: Karl Hayden: Eine interessante Geschichte (translates to “An Interesting Story”).

7 thoughts on “Weekend Writing Prompt — Life’s Lessons”

  5. leigha66 September 18, 2023 / 2:32 pm

    I learned a new word today. Great story!

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