The Ole Gringo

An excerpt from

The Seeker

A Short Story

by

K. D. Brogdon

“My friend, my face does not hide the passing of time, however, it displays timelines of experience. Yesterday is a learning tool for tomorrow. I celebrate fond memories with tears of joy. Tragic events are held with a heavy heart.”

The Ole Gringo takes a slow drag on his cigarette, leaning his head back as a puff of smoke shoots into the air above him. Continuing, “I do not seek fame or fortune. I have visited the spotlight. My tomorrow’s are secure. I only seek the comfort of a pure heart, a good soul, and a day of happiness.”

Stirring the ashes of their campfire, The Seeker looks to his friend, and in a low deep tone says, “your words are wise. Your paradigm extensive. I shall keep you,in my thoughts, wherever my journey takes me.”