Friday Story Bazaar ~ Tale Forty-One

What Grandfather Said, Just before He Died…

by
Alexander M Zoltai

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We—all nine of us—stood in silence, watching him breath with effort…

Then, he spoke:

“You understand? This must be a special time—so much suffering—so much potential—a time like no other…

“You must strive—strive intensely…

“Perhaps… Speak… hope to enlighten a few who… could enlighten a few more; and… on and on—all seeking a wider allegiance…

“Perhaps… make what appears so earth-bound become a clear symbol of higher pl...