A Cobblestone's Journey

[Cjmate 1270]

A young priest sits among the pews of the great church in Kralta. A small, Raevir boy rests on his lap and reads. Several more children crowd around, as well as several farmers that never learned how to read. He tells them a story:

 

 

In the streets of Abresi, there lived a piece of cobblestone. As horses drudged through the street, a small piece became loose. The stone, baffled by this new position, said to himself, "Why should I lie in the street with the rest of these cobblestones? I will find someplace grander to be."

 

An orphan boy came along, picked up the Cobblestone, then tossed it at the window of a nearby nobleman's house. The house was filled with trinkets, statues, paintings, fine foods, and sweet drink.

 

The Cobblestone thought, "Is this not grand! Look at all of the things I now have." 

 

The owner rushed in at the sound of glass shattering, and the Cobblestone spoke, "You'd best get out of my way!" The owner fell. He tripped over the Cobblestone, injured his neck, then died alone.

 

Many years passed. The house became empty. Rooms became infested with dust. Mold crept up the walls. Food became rotten, and the mice took it away. Cobblestone despaired at the situation, "Oh, how I wish to leave this dreadful place!" And no sooner had said that, an old servant came by, picked up the Cobblestone, and tossed it out into the street again.

 

It cried, speaking to it's fellow Cobblestones, "Borsa! It is good to be meeting you! I've been at party, making entertain with nobles, but do not care much for them. Yearn to be with the common people, so came home."

[Evilbanana5757 154]

((*wipes tear* that was beautiful :') ))

[BegginLena 135]

(( This is actually really nice, not sure how to respond in RP tho lol ))

[Cjmate 1270]

I suppose you could ask questions. It is a parable for children, mostly. And the illiterate.

[Eddywilson2 2117]

Jon picks up the loose piece of cobblestone almost having tripped him. Grunting, he throws it into the sea where it will drown and forever be alone.

[Birdwhisperer 1174]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.