100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups – Week#79
February 27, 2013
This is a handcrafted piece of iron; a perfect unique example of engineering ingenuity. It is the child of the mother of invention; necessity. When the hunter gatherer decided to settle down and build a home for his growing family, so he needed to protect them and retain his belongs.
He hangs the key around his waist as a talisman of his wealth and new found security.
As it turns in the lock, the key, serves as a pivotal symbol of safety and comfort, of hope against fear and construction before destruction. Is it the key to happiness or grief?
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Coat Hanger Doll's House 
That last question changes the whole sense of the piece. Now you’ve got me thinking.
Perhaps the answer lies in some of the other entries. They were very creative … 🙂
Happiness or grief, life is what you make it.
Yes I agree; the key I hope had a happy ending 🙂