Topic: The Old Man In The Park | |
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Edited by
Dict8
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Sun 04/04/10 06:18 AM
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The old man is sitting on a bench in the park feeding ducks. Looking up he sees a young couple walking. They are holding hands and speaking to each other in French. They are walking towards him. He says "hello" and they stop. The old man reaches into his pocked and pulls out a bracelet and holds it towards them.
"This was my wife's bracelet..." he begins. He looks at the bracelet in his hand as it glimmers in the sun. "It was a beautiful day, much like today, when I gave it to her." The couple just stare at the old man having no idea what he is saying. They are tourists and don't speak English. "She's gone now, see? " he says to the young couple. "I miss her terribly. I feel so lost without her now. All I've got now are these ducks and this bracelet to remember her by." He sighs. He then holds out the bracelet to the couple. They look at each other protesting in French...not wanting to take the bracelet, but the old man insists. They take the bracelet...say "Bon Jour" and walk away still holding hands. The old man watches them as they walk away. He then goes back to feeding the ducks. |
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and time marches on, huh?
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I actually saw a scene like this a couple of days ago while walking around Lexington.....
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may they know what he knows, and always love like there is no tomorrow. i dare say, good job you!!
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Dude, that old man lives in my head... I just hope that the french couple live in here too.
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may they know what he knows, and always love like there is no tomorrow. i dare say, good job you!! ![]() ![]() |
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Dude, that old man lives in my head... I just hope that the french couple live in here too. bon jour! ![]() ![]() |
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Dude, that old man lives in my head... I just hope that the french couple live in here too. bon jour! ![]() ![]() Bon Jour sweet one ![]() |
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Edited by
bastet126
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Sun 04/04/10 07:14 AM
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Dude, that old man lives in my head... I just hope that the french couple live in here too. bon jour! ![]() ![]() Bon Jour sweet one ![]() wha?? no watch?? ![]() ![]() ![]() yes, bracelet please! ![]() ![]() |
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She needs more coffee...
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I need more bread, man. These ducks are gettin' outta' hand!
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I need more bread, man. These ducks are gettin' outta' hand! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I need more bread, man. These ducks are gettin' outta' hand! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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The young could learn so much from the old. But, we've lost the ability to understand them anymore. We don't listen to them or value what they say....almost like they speak another language. It's a shame because they hold the answers...the secrets to life.
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The young could learn so much from the old. But, we've lost the ability to understand them anymore. We don't listen to them or value what they say....almost like they speak another language. It's a shame because they hold the answers...the secrets to life. ![]() |
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The young could learn so much from the old. But, we've lost the ability to understand them anymore. We don't listen to them or value what they say....almost like they speak another language. It's a shame because they hold the answers...the secrets to life. They know the story behind the bracelet... the young ones will learn it over time. And if they last... mebbe they'll pass the bracelet along? |
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The young could learn so much from the old. But, we've lost the ability to understand them anymore. We don't listen to them or value what they say....almost like they speak another language. It's a shame because they hold the answers...the secrets to life. ![]() Ahhh... I missed that metaphor. ![]() ![]() |
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The young could learn so much from the old. But, we've lost the ability to understand them anymore. We don't listen to them or value what they say....almost like they speak another language. It's a shame because they hold the answers...the secrets to life. ![]() Well, it kinda helps that I can read your mind. ![]() |
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