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Parting of the Ways, by Tony Covatta

7/4/2023

 
Ken Davis was leaving the seminary. Five years. He’d had enough: constant bells, restriction to grounds, daily chapel, a faith no longer believed, nightly vision of well-lit homes across the way, peopled by families he would never have.

His mother picked him up, in tears. “How can you do this? I was so proud, wanted to see you graduate, ordained. I never stopped telling my friends.”

Or thinking of herself. Slowing the car, she pointed back, demanded: “See what you’re giving up.”

Ken looked only forward. He would find a family of his own. He parted ways twice that day.
Paul Freeman link
7/4/2023 03:31:44 pm

There's an open road somewhere!

tony
8/4/2023 12:42:10 am

Yes. The key is to strike out resolutely and find it.

Pamela Kennedy
7/4/2023 05:17:30 pm

Some things are just not meant to be and a different path must be taken.

Tony
8/4/2023 12:43:56 am

Pamela, Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we don't choose our families. We need to make the best of it when they show their colors. And not sit around grieving about it.

Jim Bartlett link
8/4/2023 12:33:52 am

We have to live what gives us life, not the life others want us to live.
Nicely done, Tony
Jim

Tony
8/4/2023 12:44:46 am

Jim, Thank you for the nice words. Much appreciated. TC

Tom Baldwin
8/4/2023 05:22:38 am

Great story of a new beginning, Tony.

tony
8/4/2023 01:19:24 pm

Tom--Thanks for the kind comments. TC

Sue Clayton
8/4/2023 07:27:28 am

He'll find a new family who will be supportive no matter which path he chooses in life.

Tony
8/4/2023 01:20:09 pm

Thanks Sue. Hope you are doing well. TC

Bobby Warner
8/4/2023 11:09:53 pm

We have to live the life we want to live, not the life someone else wants us to live! Grand story, Tony.

Tony
10/4/2023 01:26:25 pm

Bobby, Thanks for the nice comment. TC


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