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Fiction | Day 50 | Adversity
A Bold Statement from the Beggar
Finding a way of self-confidence during extreme adversity
Today’s random word is adamant.
A beggar woman repeatedly asked a buyer in the crowded market for money. The customer first ignored her, believing she should work rather than beg. But the beggar kept on asking. Finally, the shopper asked her why she was not working; begging is a curse.
The beggar told the shopper she worked hard wandering on highways in harsh summers and winters. She could not work under pressure, so she preferred self-employment.
As she left, the beggar finally urged the shopper to save her time if she could not donate. The shopper woman was shocked by the beggar’s adamant response.
This drabble by Karen Grant, written on the same word, made me think about how things never change, no matter how hard we try. It’s short, but it has a lot of meaning.
The general drabble information is here: Drabble Guidelines
