Bill Zepeda

Time Tables Bill Zepeda

This story is about the first breath of life taken by all who have entered this world. It is believed that the miracle of our everlasting soul will soon outlive our human condition. It is also about a fig tree that represents all of mankind who fail to enact the proper choices in their earthly lives and choose to live in a negative state of existence. The fig tree will be given a second chance when it is replanted and this will come to pass when this act is completed. A man ninety two years of age is chosen to help with this task. He has lived his life on earth enjoying the fruits of his labors until he reaches the age of ninety two. Now in his golden years he is questioning his feeblness, lack of energy to dress and even fortify his life with a small bowl of cereal. He pleads with his ancestors "I miss my friends and loved ones so much, why have you not come for me and take me where they reside? I no longer want to be here on this earth. Why is it you do not answer me I know that you are here?"Suddenly he hears a whisper of a voice call out to him. "My friend you are correct I am here get up from your bed and follow me."The old man sees a shadow on the wall and is finally convinced that it is his ancestor asks what he will need to take with him on this journey."Only your soul is required the shadow responds." "if you become lost it is your soul that will guide you safely home. And so with words of wisdom from the shadow instilled in the aged mans heart his journey begins.