Beyond the Surface
Kurt narrated his ordeal. He talked about the uphill tasks he had to surmount, the mountains he had to beat low and the pressures he had to subdue
“Do you mean you went through all these?” Jasper asked.“Yes, I did. Much more than I narrated. I’m still in the process. I fight, I wrestle and I conquer as I move on each day.”
“Wow! You must be superhuman,” Jasper exclaimed.
“No. I’m as much human as you are. I just try to make light of every situation no matter how grave it is. I don’t halt on my strides.”
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI think for many people, life is a real uphill struggle. I remember some of my old patients and the problems they had to deal with everyday. Elderly ladies with health problems of their own caring for husbands after they’d had debilitating strokes or with degenerative conditions; I used to think some of them must have had some super powers of their own.
No, not true. They’re as human as you and I. It’s all about the zeal and willingness to move on against all odds knowing there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Oh no, I quite agree. As I got older, I realised that all of us gain that super power of ‘carry on regardless’. It’s amazing what we can achieve when there’s no other choice!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThompson, this is an excellent story. Your protagonist is one of our unsung heroes. So many people struggle against unbelievable odds and yet, day by day, they are victorious. The real courage is to get up the next day and do it all again. I salute your protagonist and I salute you for bringing him to life.
Thank you, Julie. I’m honoured.
It’s a touching story, Thompson, and it’s relatable. And above all provides a moral lesson. A salute to your character and you also for sharing this story here with us at the Voice club. A good read. Well-written, Thompson.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you Lotchie. I”m honoured.
You’re welcome, Thompson.
It’s only when we’re tested that we realise our inner strength. A story that makes you think Thompson and I loved the last sentence ‘I don’t halt on my strides’.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIndeed, Linda, challenges bring out that latent inner strength in us.