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After she left him Gaz stopped looking at himself in mirrors. He blamed his looks for her infidelity, had he been better looking she would have stayed. In the aftermath of the betrayal the house was shorn of all mirrors.
To distract him I asked him to volunteer at the children’s cancer ward. His kindness and goofy humour won the hearts of the kids. As his confidence soared Gaz reflected that he was better off without someone who could not look beyond his appearance.
But that mirror was needed back, the children had been teasing him about his uncombed look.
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A classic moral tale, but I liked the way you made the mirror relevant again in a new way
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI like the way you use the presence or absence of mirrors to tell the story of Gaz's emotional state. The re-instatement of a mirror in his house reflects his increasing confidence, and gives us hope that it won't be too long before he can find a new love.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I wanted to convey, thanks for your comments Penny.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteA lovely story with a sweet moral. Looks are fleeting in any case, but the heart remains true. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle I am glad you liked it.
DeleteLovely story. How sad that he was ever with somebody so shallow. Handsome is as handsome does. Jilly, Sugar on the Bee.
ReplyDeleteShe did him a favour by leaving. Thanks for your comments Jilly.
DeleteHe's quite correct, he is better off. It sounds like he definitely needs a mirror back, though!
ReplyDeleteThe confidence is back and so is the mirror. Thanks for reading and commenting Alistair.
DeleteA genuinely kind man needs to meet a woman of the same mindset. I hope he does get a mirror and keeps his hair combed :)
ReplyDeleteHe will now that he is back to how he was. Thanks for your comments Linda.
DeleteGaz had humour, still she left him? I thought humour is the best medicine!
ReplyDeleteIn the end the joke is on her :-)
DeleteThis was wonderful, Subroto. That humourous touch at the end also indicating that he was in a better place in his heart and mind.
ReplyDeleteHappiness can do wonders for your confidence. Thanks for your comments Dale I am glad you liked it.
DeleteI loved this line, as it sums up the change within him: "As his confidence soared Gaz reflected that he was better off without someone who could not look beyond his appearance." Enjoyed your story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Magarisa, I am glad you liked it.
DeleteMay he find someone who loves him for him. Although, a good hair cut wouldn't hurt.
ReplyDeleteHe definitely needs a visit to the barber :-) Thanks for commenting Phyllis.
DeleteGreat use of more than one reflection. It's good to know Gaz has found purpose, and friends to point out his lack of grooming in a nice way.
ReplyDeleteGreat message. Simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis may be a short story, but the sweet moral that is being received through it is a commendable compliment.
ReplyDeleteThanks & Regards
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