“A gourmet feast. Why?”
“It was terrible. I
couldn’t eat it.”
“Couldn’t eat it? Let me tell you something you
already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and
nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently
if you let it.”
“But it was half cooked and too salty.”
“You still gotta eat it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as
hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how….”
“Mom! Dad’s been watching Rocky again.”
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“Mom! Dad’s been watching Rocky again.”
**
So this is the second entry for this week. I normally avoid only dialogue stories but hope it makes you smile. Also I should point out, the dad is using quotes from the Rocky movie ;-)
To read the first one click here - The Champ
Dear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteSometimes dialogue is the best way to tell a story. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That is true Rochelle sometimes it works well and one needs it as a story telling device. The problem is when you start using only dialogue to tell the story. Thanks for your comments, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteThe voice you use for this story feels authentic. Not sure I'd like the father, though.
ReplyDeleteThe dad likes to tease his kids. I should point out those are quotes from the movie ;-)
DeleteHaha loved this. We should all live by Rocky quotes :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Iain you are right about that and to quote Mr Balboa “Going in one more round when you don’t think you can. That’s what makes all the difference in your life.”
DeleteEntertaining--I like it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Glad to entertain you.
DeleteI loved this one, too, Subroto! Two winning entries this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks you Dale, I am glad you liked it.
Deletelol Funny stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sasha.
DeleteVery clever!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah
DeleteGreat one... you were on a roll
ReplyDeleteThanks Björn. Listening to the theme from Rocky helps ;-)
DeleteHa! Dad got a bit too much into character there. Very good
ReplyDeleteHe did indeed! Thanks Lynn.
DeleteLOL. I didn't see Rocky but I can see there could be some valuable lessons there. Great dialogue and fun story.
ReplyDeleteThanks Irene I am glad you liked it.
DeleteLOL! I love the last line.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alice :-)
DeleteThanks for the smile.
ReplyDeleteLovely story.
Best wishes,
Moon
Thanks Moon, I am glad you liked it.
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