Ignoring the pleas of their throbbing legs, they kept climbing the seemingly never-ending makeshift steps carved into the sides of the mountain.
Their backpacks felt heavier than before and their exhausted bodies were begging for relief but they never stopped until they got to the top of the hill.
The beautiful view that greeted them left them spellbound and made them forget all about their pain and exhaustion.
This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 229 prompt by Sonya. Thanks to Sonya for hosting this challenge. If you want to participate, please visit the link for instructions and other guidelines!
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Great take!
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Thank you so much, Aashi ♥️🤗
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View atop a mountain is a gift to the persistent person. Well written, Shweta. 🙂
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Indeed. It’s the reward that makes the climb worthwhile. Thank you so much, Aishwarya ♥️🤗
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You are welcome, Shweta. 🙂
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My pleasure 😊
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View atop a mountain is a gift to the persistent person. Well written, Shweta. 🙂
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Thanks a lot, dear
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Finally worth all the pain. Good one Shweta
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Yes. Absolutely. Thank you so much, dear ♥️🤗
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How real! That’s exactly what a person climbing these steps would feel. And then to come up to the view on the top!
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That’s the best part. The climb can be tiring but almost always, the view that awaits you makes up for that. Thank you so much, Sadje
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Exactly! You’re welcome 😉
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❤️🤗
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An ideal take on the prompt ! So close to reality 😊
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I’m so glad you think so. Thank you so much 💕🤗
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Great take!
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Thank you so much, Rishika
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No matter how difficult is the journey, but the view from the top is always beautiful.
Loved it Shweta..❤
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Indeed. It can be spellbinding. Thank you so much, Richa ❤️🤗
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Sometimes the journey is worth the destination!
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Yes. Thanks a lot, Pooja ♥️🤗
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My pleasure!
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❤️🤗
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Amazing take!
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Thanks a lot, Harsh. 😄
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Great take! The result of hard work is always beautiful
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Definitely. I totally agree. Thank you, Akshita ♥️🤗
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My pleasure 💐💐
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❤️🤗
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Good one, !!!
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Thank you so much, Era ♥️🤗
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My pleasure 💙
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❤️🤗
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The view from the top is worth putting efforts!
I liked it!
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It’s definitely worth the pain. Thanks a lot, Rashmi. I’m so happy to hear that 😍
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Lovely!
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Thank you so much for the lovely prompt, Sonya. I couldn’t have done it without your prompt. ❤️🤗
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❤️
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I hope you have a lovely weekend
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This is relatable in the literal sense and also in the deep sense. So beautiful.
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Your comment makes me so happy. The best part about fiction is that there can be so many interpretations. Thank you so much 😊
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An absolute delight! Loved it!
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Thank you so much, dear. I’m so glad to hear that. It’s so nice to see you here. Which bring me to something I’ve been meaning to ask you. My first e-book will be published soon. I’m still trying to work out the dates. It’s a collection of 100 tiny tales. Most of them were previously published on my blog. But some are previously unpublished. I hope you’ll be able to review and let me know about your opinion 😁
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Wow…that’s awesome, congratulations!!
And, yes, I will be glad to review your book, send me an email at ninu.nair@gmail.com
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Thanks a lot, dear. I’ll definitely send a copy as soon as it’s published 😀
I hope you’ll like it
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👍
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A wonderful take on this picture, Shweta and you have written it so well. Great.
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Thank you so much, dear. I’m so happy to hear that ❤️🤗
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You are welcome dear Shweta.
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❤️🤗
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😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️
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I sometimes feel journey is much more beautiful than the destination ❤️
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It does seem so at times! Thank you for reading 😃
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