A story about someone or something searching for meaning.

            After long hours of mind-numbing whirl, I was eventually picked up by those pair of tender hands, with his innocent little eyes thorned at me, giving me a hint of enthusiasm.  He held me even closely that in no time, I had become the substance of his play.  When he got tired and weary, he brought me to a nearby store very eagerly that I, too, had become very excited.  But not long enough, he gladly gave me to a stern-looking woman in dark blue satin dress, in exchange of a piece of candy.  Then he left without even looking back, causing sadness to my face.

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            The woman was all alone in the store.  The place was dull and slightly dim.  Moments later, someone knocked at the window.  A middle-aged woman appeared.  They gave in to a short conversation after which I was given to her together with a medium-sized pouch of groceries.

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            On her way home, she met a dirty beggar by chance.  The latter looked weak and worn out that the woman, without thinking further, had decided to give me to her.  And out of the blue, shadows of gratefulness and happiness were painted all over her face, bringing tears to my eyes.  And with so much love, she held me near her chest until we reached a dark place enough to spend the night over.  I had slept afterwards, leaving her not for a moment.

            The next morning, I was awakened by the radiant yet soothing warmth of the sun.  I didn’t know why but I felt different this day.  It seemed a new beginning, bringing a new hope to wish for and a new light to dream for more.  Then as I tried to look at myself, I was totally caught in a breathless charm.  I breathed deeply and hard, realizing that finally I have found my meaning!  I could hardly believe that someone had brought colors to my life.  Someone who was neither rich nor famous but was able to give me my worth by stitching me on her dress, making it whole and useful again. 

            But proudly I could say that in return, I brought meaning to her as well, a meaning that is truly comforting and special.

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  • rajeev bhargava on Mar 26, 2009

    a truly remarkable adventure which kept me entertained from the start to the finish. i thoroughly enjoyed this and can’t remember when i last read such an interesting piece of this high quality. through my eyes, it’s purely A MASTERPIECE IN WRITING SKILLS!!

  • Darla Cooke on Mar 26, 2009

    A very interesting story. I enjoyed reading it.

  • monica55 on Mar 26, 2009

    I a story fan, and I like this one as well. A great piece.
    Monica.

  • barbie67013 on Mar 26, 2009

    Remarkable! I admire the ones in life that take the time to know someone that is all alone. Isn\’t that your purpose? To give meaning to others lives?

  • Elizabeth Abbott on Mar 26, 2009

    What a journy ! Many meanings and lessons in life. One person’s trash is anothere’s treasure. This goes for feelings as well. We all live under the same sky, but we don’t see the same light!!! I like it! E

  • Tarra Buluran on Mar 26, 2009

    Thanks to all your comments. I really and heavily appreciate that with all my heart. Muah! God bless you all!

  • den on Mar 26, 2009

    … wow! nice! really nice… using a coin as the character to show the journey of life… i love it! it can be paralleled to other literature piece… way to go tarra buluran!!

  • Lauren Axelrod on Mar 26, 2009

    Wow, I was intrigued. What a wonderful write and trip.

  • Eunice Tan on Mar 26, 2009

    It is a very good writing. I enjoy it so much till the beginning till the end.

  • George W Whitehead on Mar 27, 2009

    A lovely piece.

  • Betty Carew on Mar 27, 2009

    Wonderful write Tarra

  • deehackett on Mar 27, 2009

    Oh I like this a lot. Well done!

  • Unofre Pili on Mar 28, 2009

    Simple yet a profound story. A nice read.

  • Will Gray on Mar 28, 2009

    What a wonderful write! I enjoyed it very much!

  • CutestPrincess on Mar 29, 2009

    this is so nicely done, good write-up!

  • Mr Ghaz on Mar 31, 2009

    Wow that was a very beautiful, touching and moving story! Well written!

  • cleblanc on Apr 21, 2009

    this is cool. we all need to feel loved and that we have a purpose great write

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