“Your man died and you are washing clothes?”
Vimla’s tinkling glass bangles stilled. She straightened. “I sent the girls to pay their last respects.”
“But what about you? He was after all your man…”
“He stopped being my man the day he threw me and my four daughters out.” Vimla’s eyes shot sparks. “You expect me to mourn for him, don a widow’s attire, break these bangles? Why should I when my real man is still by my side?”
Babel broke out.
“My trusted companion,” Vimla pointed, “the one who clothed us, fed us and educated my daughters.”
Written for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less (this one is 99 words). For other stories on this prompt click here. Thank you Sandra for the lovely photo 🙂
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An interesting take on the prompt. Very well done, my dear.
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Thanks a lot!
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Creative story using the prompt. Good writing, Dahlia. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne 🙂
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Nice take on the prompt. Well written as always 🙂
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Thank you!
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That was a great twist
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Thank you.
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Awesome!! Really loved the unique way you chose , to interpret the picture prompt!
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Thanks Ramya for reading and your generous comment 🙂
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Indeed he/she isn’t a father/husband, mother/wife just by planting the seed or bringing it forth. The respect for ownership comes from sticking it out.
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Exactly – thank you for reading 🙂
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I’m cheering for a woman who doesn’t bend to conventions… exactly the right attitude.
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Yes! 🙂
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That machine helped her family more than the biological father ever did. Great take on the prompt and beautifully written.
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Thanks a lot!
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Liked the right attitude of the woman. Great story.
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Thanks for visiting Indira
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Of course, she’s quite right. A very powerful piece, Dahlia.
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Thanks so much!
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That was an awesome out of the box thinking…very much hatke!…and loved her spirit…
That picture brought back memories..nostalgic moments…
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Yes, so much part of my life – in fact my local tailor still uses this
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Ahh, what a stand taken…. bravo!!!! Loved your inspired take… brilliant!!!
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🙂
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the women have to learn to stand up, great take
http://obliqview.blogspot.in/2016/09/superstition-dont-ever-dispose-ofthis.html
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Thank you for reading 🙂
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