1 September 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2847 | Prompt: ivory tower (torre de marfil)

@justclickindiva · 2025-09-05 01:00 · Freewriters

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MicroFiction: A 250 word story format that I often utilize to address the daily prompts. The story today is written using the word prompt ***"ivory tower".*** ...A state of mind disconnected from reality is my take on the day's prompt. The meaning originates a few centuries ago to reflect the realities of certain class of individuals who were considered privileged. Those individuals possessed no knowledge of what it was like to live in the real world with problems such as poverty, starvation, overbearing rules, harsh punishment, and ill treatment. People who lives such lives were seen as common not to be associated with. Often I wonder if those elevated individuals understood where their luxuries were derived from were it not for the "common" folks toiling endlessly with no prospect of advancement or uplifting themselves from their station in life. They lived a life of servitude. They would never possess the wealth and prosperous status of "ivory" with which part of the phrase *ivory tower* derived. I share a short story fiction related to that idea. For my theme, I was inspired by and utilized the @daily.prompt's publishing of [1 September 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2847: ivory tower](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@daily.prompt/1-september-2025-mariannewests-freewrite-writing-prompt-day-2847-ivory-tower). **Below is my story:** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) *"I beg to differ and vehemently resent your implication, sir,"* Lord Philip bristled, his back razor straight. "You sit there daily dining on imported food, while sipping expensive wine believing all is well. You dwell in an **ivory tower**. Have you no idea that the wealth contained in lands you possess on your parents' estate are being viciously mismanaged and will disappear without proper intervention? You're being plundered by the very overseers you placed in charge. By no means is the overflow of monies charged filling your accounts." Bookkeeper and trusted friend, Robert, stood close enough for Philip to feel his hot breath. Shocked by this admission, Philip backed away slowly. Shame registered on his face as he stared at the fireplace. *"To what purpose is the overflow charged being used?"* "Sources advise the funds are being confiscated to finance their mission and establish themselves in the New World. Activities your father strictly forbade." Left in charge by his noble parents to manage their estate, he vowed never to treat tenants with disrespect and squander their legacy. Robert left. Philip pondered all day, sitting on the horns of his dilemma. By evening, his decision to borrow a cloak and cane from his manservant was met with silent approval of the staff after altering the position of his hair and removing his beard. All applauded his efforts realizing he had no clue of wrongdoing. Thirty minutes later, Robert joined him near the moor. Beheadings commenced came morning after allegations were proven. ![Pixabay-betidraws-chess-8348280_640.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/AJj1ABKrSoaa6EUVHFowZft9Jz7BgjyXtvfCfVXpoVm6N3qWanPt8dCa34KZm6K.jpg) [Source...](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/chess-pawns-king-queen-game-8348280/) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png) Microficción: Relato de 250 palabras escrito a partir de la palabra "torre de marfil". ...Mi interpretación del tema del día es un estado mental desconectado de la realidad. El significado se remonta a hace unos siglos, cuando reflejaba la realidad de cierta clase de individuos que se consideraban privilegiados. Esas personas no tenían ni idea de lo que era vivir en el mundo real, con problemas como la pobreza, el hambre, las normas opresivas, los castigos severos y los malos tratos. Las personas que vivían así eran consideradas gente común con la que no se debía relacionarse. A menudo me pregunto si esas personas elevadas entendían de dónde procedían sus lujos si no fuera por la gente «común» que trabajaba sin descanso, sin perspectivas de progreso ni de mejorar su situación en la vida. Vivían una vida de servidumbre. Nunca poseerían la riqueza y el estatus próspero del «marfil», del que deriva parte de la expresión «torre de marfil». Comparto un relato breve de ficción relacionado con esa idea. Para mi tema, me inspiré y utilicé la publicación de @daily.prompt de [1 September 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2847: ivory tower](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@daily.prompt/1-september-2025-mariannewests-freewrite-writing-prompt-day-2847-ivory-tower). **A continuación mi historia.** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) **El negocio de la supervisión** ![Pixabay-betidraws-chess-8348280_640.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/AJj1ABKrSoaa6EUVHFowZft9Jz7BgjyXtvfCfVXpoVm6N3qWanPt8dCa34KZm6K.jpg) [Source...](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/chess-pawns-king-queen-game-8348280/) «Discrepo y rechazo enérgicamente su insinuación, señor», replicó lord Philip, erguido como una espada. «Usted se sienta allí todos los días a comer alimentos importados, mientras saborea vinos caros y cree que todo va bien. Vive en una torre de marfil. ¿No se da cuenta de que la riqueza que contienen las tierras que posee en la finca de sus padres está siendo gestionada de forma desastrosa y desaparecerá si no se interviene adecuadamente? Está siendo saqueado por los mismos supervisores a los que ha puesto al mando. El exceso de dinero que se cobra no está llenando sus cuentas en absoluto». Robert, contable y amigo de confianza, se acercó lo suficiente como para que Philip sintiera su aliento caliente. Conmocionado por esta confesión, Philip retrocedió lentamente. La vergüenza se reflejó en su rostro mientras miraba fijamente la chimenea. *«¿Para qué se está utilizando el exceso de dinero cobrado?».* «Fuentes informan de que los fondos están siendo confiscados para financiar su misión y establecerse en el Nuevo Mundo. Actividades que tu padre prohibió estrictamente». Encargado por sus nobles padres de administrar su patrimonio, juró no tratar nunca a los arrendatarios con falta de respeto ni malgastar su legado. Robert se marchó. Philip reflexionó todo el día, atrapado en su dilema. Al atardecer, su decisión de pedir prestada una capa y un bastón a su sirviente fue recibida con la aprobación silenciosa del personal, tras cambiar el peinado y afeitarse la barba. Todos aplaudieron sus esfuerzos al darse cuenta de que no tenía ni idea de que estuviera haciendo nada malo. Treinta minutos más tarde, Robert se reunió con él cerca del páramo. Las decapitaciones comenzaron a la mañana siguiente, una vez que se comprobó la veracidad de las acusaciones.

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