Young Potter

  Written by: Nasratullah Samim

Once upon a time, there were two friends, Qudrat and Jamil living in a green village. they had a comfortable life. Their fathers were merchants and importing goods by ship from abroad.

One day Jamil and Qudrat went to a garden near the city for a picnic. Their servants brought them some kinds of fruit.  After playing, they rode on the back of their horses and wanted to go back home. on the way, they saw a pottery shop and stopped. They bought some pots. Jamil liked pottery but Qudrat told him that they have enough money and there is no need to learn pottery. The Potter also asked them to learn pottery but they denied.

Jamil shared the issue with his grandmother. She encouraged him to learn the skill. Jamil started work with potter and after three months he learned pottery and opened his own shop.

A few months later, the ship, which was carrying the goods of Qudrat’s father, sank in the ocean. The lenders took their loans and left nothing for Qudrat’s father. He lost everything. He became ill and there was no money to cure him. Qudrat’s mother sent Qudrat to find a job for him and bring some money.

Qudrat went to the city but found no job because he didn’t learn any skill. He decided to return home. He saw a pottery shop full of nice pots. He entered the shop. He met Jamil. Jamil became very happy to see his friend after a long time. Jamil said that he is very famous for his work and known as a young potter in the city.

Qudrat told him the whole story. Jamil gave some money for the treatment of his father and buying something for home. He accepted Qudrat as his pupil and promised to teach him pottery as soon as he could. Qudrat thanked Jamil for helping him in a hard time.