RANDOM WORD DRABBLE | FICTION SHORTS
Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Sometimes that’s the only gift you’ll get
Today’s Daily Word: RAPID
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“I am not going to the reading of the will,” William, only son of the deceased billionaire announced. With such rapid response, people figured his father previously gave him the details — maybe even a copy — of the will. Not being executor, William wasn’t required to hear the will being read.
William was pompous and obstinate, as cantankerous as his father once was. The attorneys and accountants tried diligently, but failed to convince him to meet with them.
On that memorable day, everyone shockingly learned that the entire estate was donated to charity, except for a racing horse left for William.
LESSONS:
1. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. That horse might be your only gift.
2. Be humble, curious, compassionate…
