Nate loved to sit next to his father on the dock and watch the ships come in. It was a beautiful day. The air was cool and fresh. The sky bright and blue. He laughed as a swift breeze blew his jacket open.
“I wonder where that one is going?”
“Maybe Singapore. Or Hong Kong.” His dad answered with a sly smile.
“Or Japan.”
Nate wanted to go to Asia one day. When he was all grown up. He was going to explore the entire world with his dad at his side. They would have lots of money and stay in the best hotels and eat at the finest restaurants.
A passerby slipped a crumpled bill into his father’s hand. His father tipped his hat to the stranger and smiled.
“Time for breakfast!” They rose from the bench and walked to the small coffee-shop across the street. The owner always gave Nate a sweet roll as a treat. He slipped his hand into his father’s. It was going to be a good day.
For Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers!
I love this! I love your take to the prompt. It is such a sweet story! And I love the twist towards the end that they are panhandlers. Wonderful story! Thank you for your participation.
Thanks!
Well written story. Really loved reading it 🙂
Thank you!
So poignant. Very good. Rang true about homeless little boy and his father. I hope Nate’s dreams come true.
I do too! Thank you for reading.
So sad and sweet. Such is the power of a dream! Great take on the prompt.
Sometimes dreams are all we have. Thanks so much!
Love this. I hope their dream come true one day.
Thank you, I hope so too
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That’s a really great story. I like how you show the little boy’s hopefulness and positive attitude despite his situation.
Thank you – I’m glad that stood out.
Such a sweet story. I hope things turn around for them and the boy gets to fulfill his wishes.
Thanks!
A lovely story, no matter where you find yourself in life you can always have big dreams. I do hope things improve for the boy and his father.
What an endearing story. I love the turn at the end and how that makes the beginning all the more special.
Thank you!
Very cute! I hope the little boy gets to live his dream with his father and they don’t have to worry so much about money. Well written.
Thank you! I hope little Nate’s dreams come true too.
A beautiful story! I love the relationship you depict between father and child. I hope his dreams come true. 🙂
Thank you so much! I hope so too