Hello! I loved the photo shared by Dale for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers and couldnt resist posting another story. Hope you like! Click here to read the other stories inspired by the photo.
Of Endings
Words 100
“Nani!” Shiuli came running, “You are missing all the excitement.” She dragged her granny to the balcony. A crowd had gathered below.
“Oh! Where’s the pipal?”
“Remember that sound during the storm? It was the pipal toppling over.”
Granny gave a sigh. “I will miss that tree.”
“Look at the damage Nani! Lata Auntie’s balcony is smashed. Three cars crushed and the tree is hanging on the electric cables. The pole too is nearly uprooted. Now, there will be no electricity or internet.” Shiuli moaned.
Granny gave another sigh. “When it’s my time, I hope I can slip away quietly.
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Thank you for reading my second submission to this prompt. Have a great weekend. And if you have time (and the inclination) why don’t you drop in here for Some Sugar & Spice. For those already reading, the next chapter is up but no promises on stress relief! 😀
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I l like the sentiment “I’ll miss that tree”
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Thank you Neil
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I like how you show the values held by different generations. Granny is nostalgic and will miss the tree, while Shuili is more concerned about her ability to use the Internet.
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Thank you for your comment
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agree with above…different generations have different priorities
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Thank you Nandini
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I know what I’d miss the most, and it wouldn’t the internet!
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Dear Dahlia,
What did we ever do before the internet???
I’m sure Nani remembers the time we didn’t have it. Sweet second story. When the muse gives you more it’s good to go with it. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you for encouraging the muse 🙂
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Lovely write, Dahlia. We all have our perspectives on things!
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That pipal tree sounds important to the community. I sensed a touch of mysticism and wistfulness. Great dialogue. No exposition!
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Thank you for a lovely comment.
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