Sunday 23 February 2014

How I wished? - 55 on Friday 2014-2

In the bedroom, tears ran down my cheek. 

He held my hand to show his presence but respected my need for silence. 

We had lost yet another baby. We had lost count.

I sat wishing for holding my baby in my hand and admiring the innocent face. Nothing more and nothing less. 

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This is a pure fictional piece. It was written for the 55 on Friday 2014-2 prompt on WriteTribe.




16 comments:

  1. The pain of loss and the grief of parents have been so well captured, Aparna.

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  2. This is so touching... Brilliantly expressed

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  3. Simplest pleaures can be the most painful one!

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  4. Yes. The simplest pleasures are the most heart rending.

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  5. the loss and the pain..I could feel it!

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  6. Very well written. Sometimes, sitting in silence can be soothing in times of pain.
    http://vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com/2014/02/23/two-today-package-on-write-tribe-55100-ers

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    1. Thank you Vishal...Yes silence is very soothing at times...

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  7. Aah! This brought back some memories!! :|

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    1. I am really sorry that it brought back memories Shilpa...Hope all is well now...

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  8. Really sad, the pain and grief were well brought out. I pray that no parent have to go through this loss :(

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