Being chucked out was not a pleasant feeling. But music is live streaming energy, and does not belong in a museum. They tried their best to infuse life into relics of the past. The lilting music in the background made the viewers hope, that the objects would come alive, to tell their own stories, and history would no longer be relegated to text books and stone tablets.
But they failed. John would have been happy to infuse life into the Curator, who had forgotten, that he was alive. He was happy being in conversation with the relics that he cared for, and created relational identities for himself. The doctors call it Schizophrenia, but it was a way of existence for him. And the objects in the museum did not mind.
John made one last effort before leaving β to infuse spirit into the mausoleum for the living. His friends silently cried.
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Inspired by Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers Challenge
Sad and beautiful piece. The curator fails to recognize the beauty in the living art of music.
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Beautiful!
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It’s a tragic story – but at the same time, brought to life very well. I hope in some way, his spirit will live on.
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Spirits live on, unless the world decides to crush them. Thanks for the comment!
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Nice integration of both the musician and the museum signs in the background.
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Lovely!
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Chilling story, and so bittersweet. Well done, Reena! I adore the touching message.
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A very touching story, Reena. Seems John has become homeless due to his mental illness and wants to bring life into a museum of “dead” objects. Great story!
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There is another character of the Curator, who suffers from a mental illness, and has chucked the music band out. They were probably employed there to entertain visitors.
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Very interesting! Great story, Reena!
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A number of well woven threads in this piece. Nicely done.
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Sad, but lovely π
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