Title: Tradition Inherited
Source: Friday Fictioneers sponsored by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple
Word count: 100 words
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Anna didn’t remember ever hearing the story of how it started. As a child, she thought it a silly tradition. They insisted they attend every family gathering. But the years passed, and she now found herself installed as the de facto caretaker.
She sat and stared at the six gold-rimmed glass roses. One for each child. The white rose, the diamond, represented the oldest child, her mother.
After grandma passed the bouquet became mother’s inheritance, her duty to keep them together.
Anna’s finger traced the gold outline of a white petal and feared she would never fill her mother’s shoes.
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Jo Hawk 
What an interesting take on the image. And, of course, there’s a burden that comes with custody of beauty
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Thanks Neil. Yes traditions can be both beautiful and a burden. Thanks for reading.
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A lovely tradition, I hope she can maintain it.
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I think she knows the way. Thanks for commenting Iain.
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Generations passing on a beloved tradition is so precious. I think this woman will do just fine, and be able to pass it along to her daughter 🙂
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I think you are right, she will be fine.
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I think she’ll find a way to carry it on. Great write.
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Thank you Lisa. Glad you liked it.
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How creative and touching!
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So happy you liked it Joy. 😊
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It was moving
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Aw, your words make me smile. 😊
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Yay! 🙂
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Lovely story, Jo. I’m sure Anna will be fine too 🙂
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So happy you liked it, my friend. 😊
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What a beautiful tradition. I’m sure she’ll be up to it.
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Thank you. I am happy you liked the story. 😊
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A lovely tradition but quite a burden.
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Traditions can feel like a burden that we cannot escape. Or it can be a blessing that helps us to remember loved ones. Hard to tell which way they will fall. Thanks for your comment Drailman. 😊
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makes me think how traditions even start, and how bizarre some are. hopefully the flowers will not be a reminder of failure.
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Traditions are interesting phenomena. Their origins, why they begin is often shrouded in conjecture or mystery. Yes some of them are bizarre. Thanks for reading and commenting, Gina.
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my pleasure Jo, there’s always something to think about from your stories
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Of course, she had doubts. Her mother probably felt the same back in the day.
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You have a point Keith. Thanks for reading.
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The keeper of the traditions is often the eldest or the one who’s favored; although, mothers will always say none are favored. : ) Sweet story about a special tradition, JoHawk. Nicely told …
Isadora 😎
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Yes, the eldest or the favorite child status comes with plenty of responsibilities. Thank you for the kind words, Isadora.
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I really enjoyed this take. I like to think she will do a wonderful job…
Traditions do seem to fall on the eldest child…
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Thanks Dale. It was a fun piece to write, so I am happy you enjoyed it.
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A heavy burden perhaps. I can wish her luck!
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Only if she allows it to be. Thanks for reading Russell.
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I detect that Anna is afraid she will not have a child to add to the vase. I am sure she’ll look after the inheritance, but who will she pass it on to?
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Oh, I hadn’t thought of that James. What a conundrum. Thanks for reading and commenting. 😊
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Such a lovely tradition. The fact that she questions herself shows how serious she is about the task. She will be a good caretaker.
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Excellent insight. Thank you for that, my friend.
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A tender story of a meaningful tradition. I hope she continues it and passes it on. Lovely!
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Thanks Brenda. Some traditions help us to remember. Glad you liked it.
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Not easy to carry the burden of such traditions.
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Traditions can be a curse or a blessing. Thanks for reading and commenting Björn. 😊
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These objects bring with them stories. It’s not the objects as much as it is the stories that are the treasures.
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Exactly. Where others may see junk, those who know the stories see treasures. Thanks for reading and commenting Dawn. 😊
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