Here's the prompt for today. It's a picture prompt by Rembrandt called the Philosopher. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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Philosopher in Meditation (Rembrandt)
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This was sent to me via e-mail. The author is Harry Buschman. Thanks for taking the plunge, Harry. :o)
Galileo
Harry Buschman
There was the metallic sound of pots in the kitchen and yet the old man seemed oblivious to the noise. Instead, he folded his hands in his lap and nodded his head. His voice, dry from disuse made a futile attempt to say something philosophical, but stumbled over the words.
He turned to the papers on his writing table and took up his pen. He read over the words he had previously written on the yellowed book before him, shook his head sadly and put his pen down again. "What more can I add to that?"
A voice floated in from the kitchen ... "Did you say something, professor?"
The old man turned in his chair, "No, madam ... nothing important."
"Sometimes you mumble so ... perhaps that is why the Holy Father put you under house arrest. Perhaps he thought you were talking behind his back." The cook entered the professor's writing room drying her hands on a cloth. "I am through now, I will leave your supper on the back of the stove. Be careful, do not set fire to anything."
"The Holy Father is blind. The papal staff are stupid. It is not that I mumble madam, it is that I speak the truth ... and no one will understand."
"Yes. Yes, I know, professor. Goodnight, I will be back in the morning. Get some sleep ... and eat, professor, you will not live long if you do not eat." The old cook shrugs herself into her coat and pauses at the door. "They know best, professor. God is on their side even if you are right."
The old man watches her leave, and when the door closes behind her he closes his book and puts his pen back in the holder. "God would listen old woman. He is not a fool."
I like this very much, Harry. You give us a possible glimpse into Galielo's mind at a time when he is being questioned and misunderstood. I like that he doesn't slam the Holy Father, at least not really. He's just frustrated. And he's right, on many counts. God is no fool and He would and does listen. Who does Galileo think gave him the insight? :o) Well done, my friend. I truly enjoyed it and thanks for posting.
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