Past glories. Fifty-word short story.

in #fiftywords6 years ago

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey

Dear steemeans

Now I participate again in the challenge of @jayna

This week's New 50-Word Short Story Challenge + Mini Writing Workshopthe word memory is the key.

I participate by the invitation of my friend @creatr

Now I invite my friends @lydon.sipe and @simonjay.

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He walked sadly down the desolate street, trying to remember his past.

As a former commander of the army, he commanded the soldiers preparing them for war.

Already old with aches and pains his memory made him a bad move because he did not remember anything of his past glories.

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Do not despise the memories of the past ...

Treasure them in the heart!

Waiting for your upvotes , comments and resteem.

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Some things probably best not remembered for military men. It's a job I could never do. My heart bleeds for those who are forced to serve through conscription... I am lucky to live in a neutral country whose army just does Peace keeping

Friend @ablaze you are right and @jayna made me write this story fabled of a hypothetical event. Receive my affections

You make me sound like an army general! Ha ha ha.

Great topic for a short story -- the effects of war on one's memories.

And to improve the memory the best medicine "coconut oil" thank you for your comment. Greetings and I hope you are spending the best in your seminar

Thank you. I am home at last!

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Interesting concept, I like it.

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