Sages

100 words and something very different

Two sages from opposite points on the earth meet high in the air between them, having been granted infallibility by the divine.

“Shall we solve the problems that plague the world?”

“We cannot.”

“You are correct. What would the people rail against?”

“What shall we do then?”

“Try to be good, kind and fair.”

“That is all anyone can do.”

“Try to lead the way.”

“I have a disturbing thought: what will happen to the world if we disagree? Will we tear it apart? Create a paradox?”

“No, we will create a grey space and name it open mindedness”

“Agreed”

Author's Note

For those who often read my writing, I know it's not what you expect from me. Open to ideas for improvement and wondering if the end is worth it. The whole piece was written for the last two lines.
Thanks to an amazingo person for both the inspiration and encouragment.

Reviews

[Woody]

I like the line: what would the people rail against? and the grey space is probably the best idea of the sage.
a very good one, S. wrapping it up in just a hundred words was quite a feat, I find.

[Shannon]

Thank you Woody. I am finding the 100 words interesting. Make me focus on what I have to say. Of course there are still rambling ones in the works.

[Dave]

Very nicely done. I think us poets and writers live for the grey spaces. It's up to us to give them life and color.

[Shannon]

Thank you for stopping by to read. I think I sort of like the interpretation of adding colour. So thank you for that!

[Dave]

You are most welcome.

Take care - Dave

[Taylor]

This is a wise tale, indeed, and told with simplicity and elegance. The importance of open mindedness in a world of righty and fanaticism cannot be underestimated. I love the grey space. I think the grey space needs to be very expansive. Well-written and precise. A gem in a small package.

[Shannon]

Thank you do much Taylor. In my head it worked, but I know what I am trying to say and it's a bit of an odd place in here sometimes. I am relieved it seems to be translating well to the reader as well.

[Inject Positivity]

I think it was really tough to do in such strict rule of words... The conversation between the sages has highlighted your theme, the conclusion was a new dimension to this work... I loved it... No doubt the last two lines created the story... Brilliantly done...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Shannon]

Thank you. I was doing mental gymnastics to make this one happen.

[barleygirl]

LOVE THIS! I absolutely love it! It's kind of in the same line of thinking as my poem from yesterday "Best of Ourselves" -- about how we can't take people's differences personally. But I like your creativity in making this into an all-encompassing allegory . . . very well done! Excellent points. We writers love to dwell in the gray space, huh? (((HUGS)))

[Shannon]

Thank you so much for such a great review. Trying to stretch myself. Wish I could take credit for the grey space comment, but my I simply recognized the brilliance of it and tried to create a context that made some sense. I love the grey, too, in so many ways!