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[MicroFiction] A Stitch in Time.



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For Usha Devi, knitting was more than a recreation. For the past thirty years, each morning, with lips full of prayers, her hands swayed like an artist – that effortless motion guided by her heart's pure intuitions. Knitting was perhaps the purpose of her life.
One of these mornings, with a disdainful look, she denied permission to her son to visit the annual Kullu Dusshera Mela.

"Nine killed as a bus to Kullu Mela plunges into a valley." The news reader screamed.

With lips brimming with prayers that curved into a wry smile, her fingers resumed the ritualistic passion.



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The Ineffable Cup of Tea.


OFS 78


He tapped it thrice on the tip of his fingernail before lighting it up.

Hiding behind dark shades, he exhaled the smoke profusely, engulfing in a bout of incessant laughter.
"Who is He?" I asked the waiter serving tea.
"Ah! A lunatic who comes here every evening, to smoke reefer." He replied, looking at him in disgust.
“May I sit here?” I cautiously tried to invade his privacy.
“Yes! What do you want man?” He asked irritatedly.
“To help you!” I smiled.

Raising him the sedative-laced tea, I signalled the surrounding men from the rehabilitation centre to take position.


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[FridayFrame] Violent Innocence.


"Jat agitation creates mayhem in several areas of North India..."
The news anchor monotonously announced the headline of the day setting my heartbeat quiver. 
"Several houses, dhabas (eating place) were savaged..." 
The reporter continued.
My throat parched. Paranoia gripped me.
"This dhaba is all that I have! Oh God! What would happen to my kids? What is the cause of this violence? Why don't humans realise we have been bestowed enough to co-exist peacefully? WHY?"
Stealing a glance at the empty cash counter I whispered a silent prayer.
My sons innocently argued over their game of chess.


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#FridayFrame: Castles Made of Sand.


OFS 70

 A smile adorned my face as I watched him build castles made of sand.
We were at the beach! 

Reflection of the sun and sky in the vast sea embraced the father-son duo.
His animated features – laughter, dark hair, petite limbs - induced a plethora of flashbacks across my nimble mind.

"Look daddy! This castle is for you, me and mommy."

The curiosity in those eyes reminded me of hers. Memories fade away like wild waves.

 How to reveal a toddler the abstruseness of motherlessness?

 Kissing my feet, the sea waves slowly washed away the castle of nostalgic dreams!
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The Black Swan.




“What kind of dance form is this?!”

“How majestically her body swirls like a swan!"

Several awestruck spectators resonated with thunderous applauds.

The spotlight dimmed, as an ambient tone filled the jam-packed auditorium. A scintillating display of body movements left the audience cheering for more.

She obliged with a smile on her face.

As the music faded out, the black swan descended with her walking cane and black shades. She chose not to be escorted. 

The beaming smile on her face narrated tales of satisfaction as she bit her lips to prevent tears of anguish flow from her veiled eyes.


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