Please take some time to read this excellent article by John Hansen
https://hubpages.com/literature/there-i … the-stairs
Thank you so much for sharing the link to my story and poem, Chitrangada.
Thanks for the poem. I've experienced it from 50 years being in the sculpture industry. And only one in 12'000 can make a living at being a sculptor. Yet loving your work is worth every struggle and bliss of it
Thank you for taking the time to read this Castlepaloma. Yes, you need to take pride in your own work and that makes the struggles even more worthwhile.
After a wail, struggles become wiggles in life.
Hello John,
Heather’s story is inspiring and is a good example for youngsters.
An important message conveyed through your well written story, and the poem is cherry on the cake.
Well thought of, and well weaved story.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend.
A beautiful story with a good lesson. I enjoyed it a lot, John, and the poem too is excellent.
Thank you Chitra for sharing this nice article.
This was a very interesting story with a good moral. I enjoyed it thoroughly. You had me glued reading it from the beginning to the end. Really loved every bit of it! Thank you for sharing, John.
Thank you, Chitrangada, for sharing John's article.
Hello John, such a beautiful and inspiring story and a lovely poem. I enjoyed reading it. I have been away from Hubpages for a while and just happened to see the notification. I am glad i did. Thanks Chitrangada for sharing.
Great work on this one John.
A wonderful motto and message.
In life...sometimes we have to take the stairs to be successful...there are no shortcuts.
That perseverance pays off.
Good to see you Brenda. Yes, hard work and perseverance usually pay off in the end, as I try to teach with this piece. I hope you are on the road to full recovery.
I hope so too.
I have appt with doctor in the morning, but I'm still taking things slow.
Beautiful story well told with a powerful lesson for everyone. Thanks, John. Thanks for the link, Chitrangada.
I truly enjoyed your story and poem, John. The images you created were also imaginative and perfect for this story about perseverance and dedication. Thanks Chitrangada for sharing John's work with us.
Enjoyed reading Heather’s story. I would have given up seeing the dark and dirty stairs. What a lesson this was for me. Thank you, John.
by Chitrangada Sharan 2 years ago
Please take some time to read John’s interesting thoughts about Retirement.https://hubpages.com/literature/When-Yo … -They-Said
by Chitrangada Sharan 3 years ago
Please take some time to read Rosina’s short story. https://hubpages.com/literature/In-Sear … dical-HelpHello Rosina!Lovely story by you. I enjoyed reading the writing prompt inspired story.I love happy endings. Thank you for sharing.
by John Hansen 15 months ago
Chitrangada gives us two wonderful poems that meet the prompt "beginnings" perfectly, I love the quotes as well.https://hubpages.com/literature/Beginni … Hopes-Poem
by Peggy Woods 14 months ago
Chitrangada compiled insightful and beautiful love quotes specifically for seniors. Read them here: https://discover.hubpages.com/literatur … ly-couples
by Rosina S Khan 22 months ago
Please read Chitrangada's awesome article on the occasion of Father's Day. There are several interesting quotes about Fathers. Here is the link to her article:https://discover.hubpages.com/literatur … esome-dadsHi Chitrangada,This is an amazing article about Father's quotes. I am very much...
by Rosina S Khan 3 years ago
Read this beautiful poem by Chitrangada where she talks of the benefits of spending time in mother nature and better still, a forest. Here is the link:https://hubpages.com/literature/Forest-PoemHi Chitrangada,I loved both your prose and poetry. In fact, I learned how it is helpful for someone to...
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