Time for another entry in Friday Fictioneers challenge, courtesy of Rochelle Wissof-Fields. If you want to give it a try, check the info on her blog. 100 words more or less, inspired by a photo, here we go….
Copyright – Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
My grandfather once told me: “You see my dear, there is a fire within us burning so brightly, it chases away the darkness.”
My curiosity couldn’t be contained: “But, grandpa, how can it burn so strong, yet I don’t feel the heat?”
He smiled at me: “That’s because we are made of flames. And fire can’t burn fire. It can only feed on it.”
With childish innocence I asked: “So, we are like fireflies? I like that.”
The strongest man I ever knew smiled the kindest smile I ever saw: “Darling, you are my favorite firefly. Just keep burning.”
Snow's Fissures and Fractures 
A beautiful and inspiring sentiment from Grandpa 🙂
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Thank you.
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I like the fact that we need to burn like fireflies
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I always said I would rather be a firefly than a butterfly.
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A lovely tale Lore, I really enjoyed this. We should all be fireflies.
Well done
Dee
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Thank you so much, Dee.
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Sweet. Wonderful, nicely put. Great thoughts, Loré.
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Thank you, it seems you always have kind words for me. 🙂
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Writing’s hard enough to do, so I like to encourage people. 🙂
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Aww that’s lovely. What a wise Grandpa.
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Yes, he was. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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Ahh. Fireflies. Love them. I may never look at them the same. Nicely done!
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I adore fireflies, but they are so rare these days. Tnx for stopping by.
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You come up with some deep prose…I like it.
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Thank you so much.
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Lore, this conversation rings true and says to much. Well done!
janet
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Thank you, Janet. I wish everyone had a Grandpa like I had.
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Sweet words from Grandfather. May he be with her always.
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Such lovely words, thank you for that.
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Stories like this can turn into beautiful epics for children. Without a doubt the kernel is there. Very nice, very soft.
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Thank you, that is a great compliment.
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Dear Loré,
Sweet words from a wise grandpa. She’ll always remember and be warmed by his words as I am warmed by yours. Nicely done.
shalom,
Rochelle
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After so many sad stories, I am so happy this one came along. We need more fireflies in our lives.
Thank you, Rochelle.
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Ahh, a lovely last line. One to be cherished.
Claire
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Thank you, Claire.
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Beautiful. Could feel the smiles, both innocent and kind. Very well put 🙂 Loved it.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words.
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Dear Snow, Your Grandfather was an eloquent man. I love fireflies too. The story is wonderfully warm and I liked the music link too. Good job! Nan 🙂
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Thank you so much, Nan! I had a beautiful relationship with my Grandfather, he was a great man.
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Very, very awesome. Lots of feels in there.
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such a tender tale.. thanks for sharing this beautiful story. 🙂
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Aww… this gave me the tingles
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Thank you so much!
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I do love words from Grandpa.
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Thank you, he was a very wise man.
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This is so beautiful!
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Thank you so much!
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Oh this is such a lovely story! I really enjoyed it 🙂
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Thank you, Rachel! That means a lot.
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