Knowledge Is Power (Part 2) | Prompt: A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words [Eng/Esp]

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Part 1...Somewhere, Lester reasoned, on a temperate Saturday morning in late September, 1954, a brisk wind rushed toward a young boy standing alone, his back stiff contemplating his assigned task. From afar, his friends called his name. He pretended not to hear their jeers. The yard tool ached in his hand. "Run and join them", it yelled. If he did, there would be hell to pay later when unfinished duties greeted his parents.
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As in all things, the unexpected happens when you least expect them. Searching someone else's property was probably not a good idea, as Lester discovers. Find out his day filled with adventures with the yard tools and his vivid imagination.

Now, Part 2:

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Rubbing his hands together felt dirty and sticky. What would you expect after digging bare-handed in someone else's yard? But Lester could think of nothing else as Jacob Henderson's glare fixated on them. He was the owner of the property. He must have seen him sneaking about. Lester was caught red-handed. And he knew it.

He quickly clasp his hands behind his back. It was a good thing Jacob Henderson could not see through his body. He prayed silently while his hands shook. Shifting his weight from one foot to the other, his eyes pierced through old man Henderson all the way to his parents' steely stare.

He was in gigantic trouble. But where did he go wrong?

The day began somewhat in his favor, he now vaguely remembered.

Thinking of other young boys' predicaments he now found himself in, when his own friends passed by, Lester forced himself to stay calm as he endured their jeers. Grasping the rake, he yanked it toward his chest, upset he could not join them. Adding to his frustration was the fact that midday was approaching and this task would not be finished before the sun's heat released its vengeance.

Besides that, the task wouldn't produce any income for treats later that week.

The work assigned to Lester wasn't for his family's yard. The beneficiary of his labor sat indoors in the cool comfort probably watching him to ensure the job was worthy of the sum paid to his parents.

Frolicking squirrels darting back and forth among the brittle Autumn leaves provided the catalyst for Lester's looming resentment forming both real and imagined.

Straggling leaves and swirling winds on the west side of the yard posed the greatest threat to Lester's endurance as his face furrowed with impatience.

Each instance of the wind slapped his face with dust and constricted his chest as he heaved heavily, nostrils flaring. Yanking hard on the leaf bag, his brows nearly touched and his mouth twisted, biting his lip several times to conceal his displeasure.

Frowning, he thrust the rake forward vigorously, crumbling but now tripling the amount of leaves remaining. The smiling leaves swirled before resting at his feet. Lester stomped viciously, crunching many as he could. He then kicked but missed several that glanced up, smirking. They had no plans for the day, except to ruin his.

This action doubled his irritation. He looked back toward the house, not understanding why the farm's owner would not hire someone more versed in yard maintenance.

He continued raking and thrusting the leaves inside the bag. The quicker he cleared the ground, sooner he could leave this place. A few feet from the edge of the side porch, Lester stooped down, only to experience a weird sensation in his stomach. He'd eaten breakfast, so shook off the feeling.

It was then he noticed a trail with freshly trampled grass. Following its direction, the trail branched out. Grass leaned under the weight of heavy shoes. Following the trail with his his hand, the first trail ended abruptly against square-shaped wood.

Lester knew the design of a cellar. This door resembled one, absent the pull rings needed to lift it. Looking around, he spotted three Temptation flowed to his hand begging him to explore.

He glanced furtively over his shoulder. Laying the rake down, he walked hurriedly, but stealthily toward the shed. Ignoring the enticing aroma of freshly baked pies hurtful. But he continued toward his mission. Located behind the house, the shed provided some cover.

An assortment of small farm items lined the shed's wall. Lester skimmed over, but noticed tools that were unrecognizable. With his farm experience, he could not determine their usefulness. But it was the various ropes tied in unusual designs, handcuffs, odd-shaped long pipes, and other items that caught his attention. He finally grabbed a pry bar and left hanging the crowbar.

Once outside, he paced his steps back to the front side of the house.

Solid and heavy, Lester finally managed to pry the wood open. One final look around, he eased down and hung his head inside. An empty hole? A well? No! A bright light shone, exposing a rectangular paved floor.

But it was the odor that caused him to drop the prybar. The loud thud and echo bounced back, threatening to explode in his ears. He gasped for air as he grabbed onto a patch of grass preventing him from falling head first into the hole. His keen eyes focused on the oil lamp. Lester eased back from the opening, closed the door, and stood up. He returned the dirt and leaves on top of the wood.

A hundred questions vowed for attention. Had these square tunnels been there all summer? Last year, and he just didn't notice the square holes spaced out a certain distance from each other? An odd pattern emerged in his mind.

Preoccupied, the rustling of leaves behind him fell on deaf ears. There stood the shadow of a man who drew near him.

Quickening his pace, Jacob Henderson's tall, bulky frame catapulted toward Lester and came to an abrupt stop.

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He now faced a large, burly man whose long, white beard conjured up images of Santa at Christmas. Cheer and laughter quickly dissipated though, as this character, with overly large hands resting on his hips, stood squarely, feet slightly apart, eyes flashing dark, shooting nonverbal bullets.

Lester could do nothing except stare at old man Henderson's belly as it touched his face first before the rest of his body caught up. Dressed in overalls, the smell of manure and cigar smoke waffled past Lester's nose.

Over six feet tall, Jacob Henderson possessed a massive frame. To the children in town, he was lovingly compared to "Paul Bunyan". All was needed was a huge ax to carry over his shoulder. That weapon, Lester figured, rested inside the back yard shed somewhere next to the smaller ones he discovered.

Unlike Paul Bunyan in legend, Jacob Henderson could not be described as courteous and friendly. Yes, he was organized and meticulous. This posture was essential as the owner of Henderson's Dry Goods Emporium, but his unprovoked, short temper flared at a moment's notice. This was especially laid bare if the group of townspeople who were charged exorbitant prices for the same dry good disagreed with the price increases or spoke publicly against a policy he demanded be agreed to or adopted.

Hence, Jacob Henderson demanded respect. But only a certain class of townspeople received it in return. Rumors of friction with residents not on his social standing or residing in areas not up to his perceived standard of living, as he often remarked, gained traction in unabashed conversation in households around the dinner table.

Or even worse, those who political options differed from his were challenged to explain their disloyalty to the political party he championed.

Yes, in public everyone nodded, then hurried about their business, but there was plenty to hate about Jacob Henderson in private.

Now face-to-face with the deceptive, as his mother would say, owner of the property, at that moment, Lester's parents' stares, sad with unconcealed displeasure, flashed before his eyes. He remembered warnings about many of the townspeople whose reasonings were similar to his.

Lester could do nothing but stand frozen in contemplative horror as his mother's words drowned out all thoughts.

"The majority of the people we share this town with are unlike us, Lester. You'll learn soon a person's heart, whether it's filled with hatred and vindictiveness. Those two emotions color their faces. Once you see it, you will never forget."

Lester had just met the first person who he felt fit both descriptions.

He jumped as Jacob Henderson's cold, clammy hands touched his shoulder. His overly large palms then squeezed Lester tighter. Another hand joined in firmly gripping him before lifting his taunt, and thin shaking body an inch from the ground.

Glancing down at the sea of red lining the side of the veranda, Lester thought twice about grabbing hold of the stems of the rose bushes.

The unnecessary pressure on his shoulders temporarily imprisoned him. He had done nothing wrong in his opinion. Except perhaps blatant snooping in another person's shed.

"Boy, did you find what you were looking fer'?" Henderson's mouth addressed Lester, but his eyes, canvassed the yard. Perhaps he was assessing any damage to the wood structures.

Lester thought for a moment while following Henderson's gaze whether. He'd done a good enough job replacing the dirt and grass over the hole. So, he thought not to admit to anything. Yet.

Bringing his eyes back fully and locking with Lester, Henderson's icy stare quieted Lester's voice as a spasm of fear crossed his face.

He felt his tongue move, but couldn't will himself to respond. Then slowly so as to prevent nervous talk from spilling his true motives, he stammered with learned deflection, "just admiring all the antiques on your farm."

Proud of his generational wealth, but even prouder of the legacy collections prominently displayed about his property, Henderson smiled broadly flashing large yellow teeth.

Seemingly satisfied, Henderson returned Lester's body to a stand-up position.

But all still didn't feel well.

Henderson's attempt to bend over failed. His protruding stomach prevented the short arms from reaching the ground. On his second attempt, a loud grunt, deep inhalation, then slight bend accomplished the task. He picked up the prybar.

Pounding the tool in his hands while he spoke, Lester's eyes followed each movement as though it was a warning. He didn't trust yellow teeth.

Immediately, old man Henderson reached deep into his pocket. The crisp ten dollar bill looked as if it was never touched by anyone.

He shoved the money into Lester's chest while looking him directly in the eye. Twenty seconds passed. The offering looked good. It just did not feel right.

The atmosphere was tense. A fight pending rejection of the money loomed. Lester stepped back while staring at the number "ten" on the dollar bill for the longest time. Then with a sigh, he accepted the money and pushed it deep into his right pocket.

He had not been paid this past year. His parents made the arrangements. He only performed the work. Why now?

Lester felt warm inside. And not a good warmth. More of apprehension. Payment for a job well done. Or had it been? He'd made more of a mess than clean up.

Perhaps this was a good omen. God only knew how much his family needed the additional money. But if he got paid, then that meant his parents woldn't receive anything.

Was he supposed to tell them? Why not keep going as they had agreed. A man's word is supposed to be his bond, he remembered his father preaching.

Lester's thoughts were interrupted. "How about some cool, fresh lemonade and a slice of apple pie my Missus got ready for lunch?"

If this was an invitation to go inside, Lester made a quiet plea as he felt vulnerable. Inside, he would be caught and couldn't escape for his snooping. Perhaps old man Henderson wanted to entice me with a dessert and a drink, he thought.

Lester's instincts begged him to decline. They exhaled upon hearing him comply.

"Alright, then. You go on home now, boy. I'll finish up and put the tools away. See you next week." Henderson's stern voice reached down and patted Lester hard, then grasped his head and shook it.

"Yes, sir." Lester backed up a few steps. He wanted Henderon where he could see him.

He ran with a determination to get off the property as fast as his legs could carry him. He did not want to return to old man Henderson's farm. But he had no other choice. Next two weeks, he'd be right back there.

But something was going on he didn't want to discover now that Henderson paid him.

Commanded his trembling legs to hold steady until he reached the front fence, Lester turned and waved goodbye, then ran as fast as he could away from Jacob Henderson's property, all the while pondering whether he should tell his parents about the payment.

[to be continued.]

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El conocimiento es poder (Parte 2)

Al frotarse las manos se sentía sucio y pegajoso. Después de cavar con las manos desnudas en el jardín de otra persona, Lester sabía lo que le esperaba. Pero no podía pensar en otra cosa mientras la mirada de Jacob Henderson se fijaba en ellos. Era el dueño de la propiedad. Debía de haberle visto merodeando. Lester había sido pillado in fraganti. Y él lo sabía.

Lester se llevó rápidamente las manos a la espalda. Menos mal que Jacob Henderson no podía ver a través de su cuerpo. Sus manos temblaban mientras rezaba en silencio. Cambiando el peso de un pie a otro, sus ojos atravesaron al viejo Henderson hasta llegar a la mirada acerada de sus padres.

Estaba metido en un buen lío. Pero, ¿en qué se había equivocado? Ahora recordaba vagamente que el día había empezado un poco a su favor.

Pensando en los apuros de otros chicos jóvenes en los que ahora se encontraba, cuando sus propios amigos pasaban cerca, Lester se obligó a mantener la calma mientras soportaba sus burlas. Agarrando el rastrillo, tiró de él hacia su pecho, molesto por no poder unirse a ellos. A su frustración se sumaba el hecho de que se acercaba el mediodía y esta tarea no terminaría antes de que el calor del sol liberara su venganza.

Además, la tarea no produciría ingresos para las golosinas de esa semana.

El trabajo asignado a Lester no era para el patio de su familia. El beneficiario de su trabajo se sentó en el interior en la comodidad fresca probablemente observándolo para asegurarse de que el trabajo era digno de la suma pagada a sus padres.

Las ardillas jugueteaban de un lado a otro entre las frágiles hojas otoñales, catalizando el resentimiento real e imaginario de Lester.

Las hojas rezagadas y los vientos arremolinados en el lado oeste del patio representaban la mayor amenaza para la resistencia de Lester, cuyo rostro se fruncía de impaciencia.

Cada vez que el viento le daba una bofetada de polvo en la cara, el pecho se le estrechaba y Lester resoplaba con fuerza. Tirando con fuerza de la bolsa de hojas, sus cejas casi se tocaron y su boca se torció, mordiéndose el labio varias veces para ocultar su disgusto.

Frunciendo el ceño, empujó con fuerza el rastrillo hacia delante, desmenuzando pero triplicando ahora la cantidad de hojas que quedaban. Las hojas sonrientes se arremolinaron antes de posarse a sus pies. Lester dio un fuerte pisotón, aplastando todas las que pudo. Luego pateó, pero falló en varios que miraron hacia arriba, sonriendo. No tenían ningún plan para el día, excepto arruinarle el suyo.

Esta acción redobló su irritación. Volvió la vista hacia la casa, sin entender por qué el dueño de la granja no contrataba a alguien más versado en el mantenimiento del jardín.

Siguió rastrillando y metiendo las hojas en la bolsa. Cuanto antes limpiara el terreno, antes podría abandonar aquel lugar. A pocos metros del borde del porche lateral, Lester se agachó, sólo para experimentar una extraña sensación en el estómago. Había desayunado, así que se sacudió la sensación.

Fue entonces cuando vio un sendero con hierba recién pisada. Siguiendo su dirección, el sendero se ramificó. La hierba se inclinaba bajo el peso de los pesados zapatos. Siguiendo el rastro con la mano, el primer sendero terminaba abruptamente contra una madera de forma cuadrada.

Lester conocía el diseño de un sótano. Esta puerta se parecía a una, sin las anillas necesarias para levantarla. Mirando a su alrededor, vio tres. La tentación acudió a su mano rogándole que explorara.

Miró furtivamente por encima del hombro. Dejó el rastrillo en el suelo y se dirigió apresurada pero sigilosamente hacia el cobertizo. Ignorando el tentador aroma de las tartas recién horneadas le dolió. Pero continuó hacia su misión. Situado detrás de la casa, el cobertizo ofrecía cierta cobertura.

Un surtido de pequeños artículos agrícolas se alineaban en la pared del cobertizo. Lester pasó por encima, pero se fijó en herramientas irreconocibles. Con su experiencia agrícola, no podía determinar su utilidad. Pero lo que más le llamó la atención fueron las cuerdas atadas con diseños inusuales, las esposas, los tubos largos de formas extrañas y otros objetos. Finalmente cogió una palanca y dejó colgada la palanca.

Una vez fuera, regresó a paso ligero a la parte delantera de la casa.

Sólido y pesado, Lester consiguió por fin abrir la madera. Echó un último vistazo a su alrededor, se agachó y colgó la cabeza en el interior. ¿Un agujero vacío? ¿Un pozo? No. Una luz brillante dejaba al descubierto un suelo rectangular pavimentado.

Pero fue el olor lo que le hizo soltar la palanca. El fuerte golpe y el eco rebotaron, amenazando con estallar en sus oídos. Jadeó mientras se agarraba a un trozo de hierba que le impedía caer de cabeza en el agujero. Sus agudos ojos se centraron en la lámpara de aceite. Lester se retiró de la abertura, cerró la puerta y se levantó. Devolvió la tierra y las hojas sobre la madera.

Cien preguntas reclamaban su atención. ¿Habían estado allí estos túneles cuadrados todo el verano? ¿El año pasado y no se había dado cuenta de que había agujeros cuadrados espaciados a cierta distancia unos de otros? Un extraño patrón surgió en su mente.

Preocupado, el susurro de las hojas a su espalda cayó en oídos sordos. Allí estaba la sombra de un hombre que se acercaba a él.

Acelerando el paso, el alto y voluminoso armazón de Jacob Henderson catapultó a Lester y se detuvo bruscamente.

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Ahora se enfrentaba a un hombre grande y corpulento cuya larga barba blanca evocaba imágenes de Papá Noel en Navidad. Sin embargo, los ánimos y las risas se disiparon rápidamente cuando este personaje, con las manos excesivamente grandes apoyadas en las caderas, se irguió con los pies ligeramente separados, los ojos brillantes y oscuros, disparando balas no verbales.

Lester no pudo hacer otra cosa que mirar fijamente la barriga del viejo Henderson, que le tocó primero la cara antes de que el resto del cuerpo le alcanzara. Vestido con un mono de trabajo, el olor a estiércol y a humo de cigarro pasó junto a la nariz de Lester.

Jacob Henderson medía más de un metro ochenta y era un hombre corpulento. Los niños del pueblo lo comparaban cariñosamente con "Paul Bunyan". Todo lo que necesitaba era un hacha enorme para llevarla al hombro. Esa arma, supuso Lester, descansaba en el cobertizo del patio trasero, en algún lugar junto a las más pequeñas que descubrió.

A diferencia del Paul Bunyan de la leyenda, Jacob Henderson no podía describirse como cortés y amable. Sí era organizado y meticuloso. Esta postura era esencial como propietario de Henderson's Dry Goods Emporium, pero su temperamento corto y no provocado estallaba en cualquier momento. Esto se ponía especialmente de manifiesto si el grupo de habitantes del pueblo a los que cobraba precios exorbitantes por la misma mercancía seca no estaba de acuerdo con los aumentos de precios o hablaba públicamente en contra de una política que él exigía que se acordara o adoptara.

De ahí que Jacob Henderson exigiera respeto. Pero sólo cierta clase de ciudadanos lo recibía a cambio. Los rumores de roces con residentes que no pertenecían a su clase social o que residían en zonas que no estaban a la altura del nivel de vida que él percibía, como a menudo comentaba, cobraban fuerza en las conversaciones desenfadadas de los hogares en torno a la mesa.

O peor aún, aquellos cuyas opciones políticas diferían de las suyas eran retados a explicar su deslealtad al partido político que él defendía.

Sí, en público todo el mundo asentía con la cabeza y luego se apresuraba a ocuparse de sus asuntos, pero había mucho que odiar de Jacob Henderson en privado.

Ahora, cara a cara con el engañoso, como diría su madre, dueño de la propiedad, en ese momento, las miradas de los padres de Lester, tristes por el disgusto inconfeso, pasaron ante sus ojos. Recordó las advertencias de muchos de los habitantes del pueblo, cuyos razonamientos eran similares a los suyos.

Lester no pudo hacer otra cosa que quedarse congelado en contemplativo horror mientras las palabras de su madre ahogaban todos sus pensamientos.

"La mayoría de la gente con la que compartimos este pueblo no es como nosotros, Lester. Pronto conocerás el corazón de una persona, si está lleno de odio y venganza. Esas dos emociones colorean sus rostros. Una vez que lo veas, nunca lo olvidarás".

Lester acababa de conocer a la primera persona que, en su opinión, encajaba con ambas descripciones.

Dio un respingo cuando las manos frías y húmedas de Jacob Henderson le tocaron el hombro. Sus palmas, demasiado grandes, apretaron con más fuerza a Lester. Otra mano se unió para agarrarlo firmemente antes de levantar su cuerpo burlón y delgado y tembloroso a un palmo del suelo.

Mirando hacia el mar de rojo que bordeaba la veranda, Lester se lo pensó dos veces antes de agarrarse a los tallos de los rosales.

La innecesaria presión sobre sus hombros le aprisionó temporalmente. En su opinión, no había hecho nada malo. Excepto, tal vez, fisgonear descaradamente en el cobertizo de otra persona.

"Chico, ¿has encontrado lo que buscabas?". La boca de Henderson se dirigió a Lester, pero sus ojos recorrieron el patio. Tal vez estaba evaluando los daños en las estructuras de madera.

Lester pensó un momento mientras seguía la mirada de Henderson. Había hecho un trabajo bastante bueno reemplazando la tierra y la hierba sobre el agujero. Así que pensó en no admitir nada. Sin embargo.

Al volver a clavar los ojos en Lester, la mirada helada de Henderson acalló la voz de Lester mientras un espasmo de miedo cruzaba su rostro.

Sintió que se le movía la lengua, pero no se atrevió a responder. Entonces, lentamente para evitar que la charla nerviosa derramara sus verdaderos motivos, tartamudeó con desvío aprendido: "Sólo admiraba todas las antigüedades de su granja".

Orgulloso de su riqueza generacional, pero aún más orgulloso de las colecciones de legados que se exhibían prominentemente en su propiedad, Henderson sonrió ampliamente mostrando unos grandes dientes amarillos.

Aparentemente satisfecho, Henderson volvió a colocar el cuerpo de Lester en posición erguida.

Pero seguía sin sentirse bien.

Aparentemente satisfecho, Henderson devolvió el cuerpo de Lester a la posición de pie.

Pero seguía sin sentirse bien.

El intento de Henderson de agacharse fracasó. Su prominente estómago impedía que los cortos brazos llegaran al suelo. En su segundo intento, un gruñido fuerte, una inhalación profunda y una ligera flexión lograron el objetivo. Cogió la palanca.

Golpeando la herramienta en sus manos mientras hablaba, los ojos de Lester seguían cada movimiento como si fuera una advertencia. No se fiaba de los dientes amarillos.

Inmediatamente, el viejo Henderson se metió la mano en el bolsillo. El crujiente billete de diez dólares parecía no haber sido tocado por nadie.

Introdujo el dinero en el pecho de Lester mientras le miraba directamente a los ojos. Pasaron veinte segundos. La ofrenda parecía buena. Pero no le pareció bien.

El ambiente estaba tenso. Se avecinaba una pelea pendiente del rechazo del dinero. Lester dio un paso atrás y se quedó mirando el número "diez" del billete de un dólar durante mucho tiempo. Luego, con un suspiro, aceptó el dinero y se lo metió en el bolsillo derecho.

El año pasado no le habían pagado. Sus padres habían hecho los arreglos. Él sólo realizaba el trabajo. ¿Por qué ahora?

Lester sintió calor en su interior. Y no un buen calor. Más bien de aprensión. El pago por un trabajo bien hecho. ¿O lo había sido? Había hecho más lío que limpieza.

Tal vez fuera un buen augurio. Sólo Dios sabía cuánto necesitaba su familia el dinero adicional. Pero si a él le pagaban, eso significaba que sus padres no recibirían nada.

¿Tenía que decírselo? ¿Por qué no seguir como habían acordado? La palabra de un hombre debe ser su compromiso, recordaba que predicaba su padre.

Los pensamientos de Lester fueron interrumpidos. "¿Qué tal una limonada fresquita y un trozo de tarta de manzana que mi señora ha preparado para comer?".

Si esto era una invitación a entrar, Lester hizo una súplica silenciosa mientras se sentía vulnerable. Adentro, lo atraparían y no podría escapar por su fisgoneo. Tal vez el viejo Henderson quería tentarme con un postre y una bebida, pensó.

Los instintos de Lester le rogaron que declinara. Exhalaron al oírle obedecer.

"Muy bien, entonces. Ahora vete a casa, muchacho. Yo terminaré y guardaré las herramientas. Hasta la semana que viene". La voz severa de Henderson llegó hasta Lester y le dio una palmada fuerte, luego le agarró la cabeza y se la sacudió.

"Sí, señor". Lester retrocedió unos pasos. Quería a Henderon donde pudiera verle.

Corrió decidido a salir de la propiedad tan rápido como le permitieran sus piernas. No quería volver a la granja del viejo Henderson. Pero no tenía otra opción. En las próximas dos semanas, volvería allí.

Pero algo pasaba que no quería descubrir ahora que Henderson le pagaba.

Lester ordenó a sus piernas temblorosas que se mantuvieran firmes hasta llegar a la valla delantera, se dio la vuelta y se despidió con la mano, luego corrió lo más rápido que pudo alejándose de la propiedad de Jacob Henderson, mientras pensaba si debía decirles a sus padres lo del pago.

[Continuará.]

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Welcome back to my freewrite prompt picture story for this week. The photo that is the subject of the story is an interesting one in that a simple item placed in a setting can evoke feelings of solitude or captivity. Why? For What Purpose? are questions that beg to be answered.

Bienvenidos de nuevo a mi relato ilustrado de escritura libre de esta semana. La foto que es el tema de la historia es interesante en el sentido de que un simple elemento colocado en un entorno puede evocar sentimientos de soledad o cautiverio. ¿Por qué? ¿Con qué propósito? son preguntas que piden respuesta.

Describe what you see.
An old fashioned lamp sits in some type of dark area. No other items can be seen in the immediate vicinity. The light glows bright. It looks like a kerosene lamp. The shape of the lamp suggests one that is an antique. The lamp sits on a cobblestone floor. The floor is neat with no debris that can be seen.

Una lámpara antigua se encuentra en una zona oscura. No se ve ningún otro objeto en las inmediaciones. La luz brilla intensamente. Parece una lámpara de queroseno. La forma de la lámpara sugiere que es antigua. La lámpara está sobre un suelo de adoquines. El suelo está limpio y no se ven restos.

Describe what you feel.
I feel cold and isolated. Alone. Not enough light from the lamp to read, so no furthering of one's intellect. Closed in with no one for companionship. The floor is cold and damp. It is underground away from prying eyes. Something or someone is being held captive there against his or her will. There is no escape from below.

Me siento frío y aislado. Solo. No hay suficiente luz de la lámpara para leer, así que no se puede ampliar el intelecto. Encerrado y sin compañía. El suelo está frío y húmedo. Está bajo tierra, lejos de miradas indiscretas. Algo o alguien está cautivo allí contra su voluntad. No hay escapatoria desde abajo.

Write a story or poem about what you think is going on. I leave with you my story for:

Escribe una historia o un poema sobre lo que crees que está pasando. Os dejo mi historia para:

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words - 3/11/23.

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Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.

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English is my native language.
If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience an understanding
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El inglés es mi lengua materna.
Si se incluye traducción, utilizo DeepL para ayudar a mis lectores.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

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Me ha gustado realmente mucho el resultado de su labor. Ha estado genial la forma en que lleva la historia, así que le deseo la mejor de las suertes.

Hola @soltecno. Me alegro de que te haya gustado el desarrollo de mi breve historia de escritura libre. Como esta es la 2ª historia de la serie, quería asegurarme de que mis lectores entendían lo que pasaba al principio, así que hice un flash back.

Gracias por tu amable cumplido. Te lo agradezco, así como tu apoyo.

Cuídate y que empieces bien la semana.


Hello @soltecno. I'm pleased that you liked the way my short freewrite story unfolded. Since this is the 2nd story in the series, I wanted to make sure my readers understood what happened at the beginning, so I flash backed.

Thanks for your kind compliment. I appreciate it and your support.

Take care and have a good start to your week.

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Confused little Lester, he does what pops up in his head, can't blame him though
He's a kid 🤣

Yes, Lester was confused. But his inquisitiveness allows him to ask questions and attempt to seek answers. I hope he hasn't immersed himself into anything dangerous. We'll see.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate it and and your support.

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This is a nice story.
One thing I noticed here is that Lester had no choice than to do anything that comes to his head at the moment...
He's a young boy so he's confused...lol
I love the story!

Yes, Lester is a nice young man whose inquisitive nature lands him in trouble. He does know how to maneuver around some things remembering the advice of his parents.

Giving a young boy $10 should be a happy occasion. However, Lester smells something fishy about it since he's not supposed to get paid.

Let's see what comes of his adventure. He was surely anxious to get away from the property.

Thanks for visiting. I'm pleased you found my story of interest. Thanks for your support.

Take care.

A year without being paid. Pity he could not take a piece of apple pie home.

I wonder if his feelings are true if his instinct is or the idea in his head.

Greetings @wakeupkitty, thank you for joining pic1000.

His parents contracted their son out to do the work. They got paid or bartered an agreement for his services. At least that's how it was done during my childhood. That's why he was so surprised when the owner gave the money to him.

Thanks for your visit. I appreciate the support.

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