“No,no,no! It’s all wrong! Your head is tilted, your smile is crooked and your feet! My god, your feet! Are they made of wood? Flex, bend, make them sway. They’re yours to control. Come on!”
Aisha fought back tears as Mr. Hughes snapped at her. Taking a deep breath, she continued the movement but he interrupted her.
“What do you think you’re doing? From the top, young lady.”
Sighing, she took her position and waited as he started playing the first notes of the refrain.
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As she took a bow at the end of the performance, her heart was singing. The applause was deafening. Waiting for the ovation to stop, she asked for a microphone and said, ‘Mr. Hughes. This is for you and you deserve to be out here. Everyone: my coach, mentor and guide, Mr Hughes.’
The applause rose to a crescendo as Mr Hughes hobbled on to the stage on his twin, wooden legs to the sound of unmistakable joy, a sound he could hear echoing in his heart.
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How beautiful! You painted a lovely picture here 🙂
The pain of not able to do something accentuates the will to prove it can be done in alternative ways. Nicely done!
That was a beautiful moment. 🙂
Inspired and moved by your story, Shailaja. As usual, an unexpected end – I had completely misjudged Mr Hughes. 🙁
So moving and inspirational! Thank you for sharing.
I love those teachers who bring out the best in their pupils.
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A fantastic post! I love what you’ve done here. Wonderful work.
The pencil enduring pain as it was sharpened by the sharpner, so that it does a great performance…such a lovely piece of writing!! Hughes must be so proud of her!
As well he was 🙂 Thank you Titli!
Heart touching…it’s always the one’s behind our success that matter most 🙂
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Very well said. We must thank them more and more.
Such a perfect choice of moment for Joy. Nicely done. 🙂
*Shantala @ ShanayaTales*
Thank you very much 🙂
Beautiful tale.. the end was joyful with a tinge of pain for the coach/teacher
Thank you very much Shrikant. Welcome to my blog 🙂
Beautifully written! Look forward to more!
Thank you very much 🙂
Pleasure
Aha! That’s truly a joyous moment and so inspiring too!
Thank you very much Shilpa!
Fresh from N’s dance performance and after a brush with her strict guru – I totally get this one.
I can well imagine.She looks so cute too!
Such an inspiring one. Loved it Shailaja 🙂
Thank you very much Parul.
Beautiful <3 I could feel the joy too 🙂
Just Listen
Thank you very much 🙂
Loved it, Shailaja! I was all ready to dislike Mr. Hughes but that last part choked me up. Sniff!
Thank you very much 🙂
Oh, very moving story.And sometimes I think people can be rough to others to push them, but with their best intentions – and they are the ones who have pushed themselves so much in their own life, concurring the pain of life, surviving, and being guiding stars for others. Amazing.
Indeed, we can never judge people by halves 🙂
how beautiful!! Loved the story 🙂
Thank you very much 🙂
Joy is such an uplifting word. Well done Aisha and Mr Hughes.
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Lovely, inspiring story. Hard work always pays off 🙂
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Lovely tale. Inspiring in its sincerity and simplicity.
Thank you very much 🙂
I enjoyed your story a lot 🙂 he does have the right to say those things, he does after all know what it is like to have wooden legs 🙂
Very true 🙂
I love the twist in this lovely tale! You are just amazing at them! 😉 And by the way, I wrote on Joy today too! 😉 <3 http://xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2015/04/a-to-z-challenge-j-is-for-jumping-for.html
Aww thanks Elly <3
Beautiful! 😀
Thank you very much 🙂
A sweet and inspirational story . Shailaja. Waiting for some more stories from you .
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Inspiring story.
Thank you very much 🙂
Lovely story! The joy is palpable.
Glad you think so 🙂
That was a touching one 🙂 Truly joyful.
Thank you so much EM ! <3
Such a heart warming moment. Sometimes we need other people to live our dreams…
Very well said, Sanch. Not all who live out their dreams though others are selfish.
S
What a wonderful moment!
Thank you so much 🙂
That’s one wonderful moment you painted. 🙂 Beautifully written, Shailaja. 🙂
Thank you Archita 🙂
Now, that’s inspiring! 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂 <3
Three cheers for Mr. Hughes 🙂 and for Aisha. It shows the joy very nicely. and the determination too!
Thank you so much 🙂