The Goat was brimming with happiness. When confronted by his fellow jungle mates, he replied proudly, "Guys, I know you wouldn't believe it, but yes it's true. You can even visit the city and check it out. I am the new fashion icon."
"What does that mean?" asked an old tortoise.
"Ah, you are so ignorant. Haven't you heard of the goatee? Men are emulating me."
The wise tortoise replied, "Son, people who appear to like you now, could stab you later. It's a selfish world. Today you may be their goatee, but tomorrow you might be their mutton."
This 99 word fiction is shared with Blogging from A to Z April Challenge - G.
Ah, very wise old tortoise. Yes people can be very fickle, love you today, calling for your head tomorrow. Good lessons as always, cheers!
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DeleteTortoises - always the wise ones in a story :) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sreesha :-)
Deletevery wise, eh? :-) Good one!
ReplyDeleteThank You Archana :-)
DeleteAh..so well said Amrit :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed, what the tortoise said is wise..
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Thanks Geetika :-)
DeleteAbsolutely remarkable....!!
ReplyDeleteThank You Sanaa :-)
DeleteVery true. Now net explorer has become a victim of discard.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarala :-)
Deletewise words from the tortoise!!
ReplyDeleteThank You Shubhangi :-)
DeleteWise old tortoise knows it all :)
ReplyDeleteGod is a Gamer
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DeleteAh! Such is life! Praise today..poison tomorrow:(
ReplyDeleteBtw i hate d goatee look..looks yuck :p
DeleteI agree :p
DeleteLol! The freaks of today :P
ReplyDeleteIndeed ;-)
DeleteHaha,,, So true...
ReplyDeleteNice thought!
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DeleteNice one!
ReplyDeleteThank You Celestine :-)
DeleteJust one word...excellent. Moved. Should always remember that.....success can boomerang anytime and those who follow may betray in no time.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot :-)
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