A barefooted kid came running towards a black window of a V.I.P. car. With a scorching sun overhead and hands barely reaching the glasses of window, he thumped.
Those black curtains were still sealing the cool air inside.
Wheels turned after a while, leaving behind an empty stomach of hardly '8 year' old. 'Health minister' was getting late for his speech on 'Children Welfare'.
poignant....
ReplyDeleteya, a poignant issue. Thanks for the comment magiceye. :)
Deletei actually got goosebumps reading this post ....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much tangy....:) This is my first attempt at 55 word fiction and it's good to know that few (very few) liking it....
Deletesoul stirring post and leaves one speechless...
ReplyDeleteOh!!!! Thank you so much panchalibolchi..New bloggers like me are always in desperate need of such lovely comments..:)
DeleteNice work...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much gyanban....:)
ReplyDelete...stirring...hard hitting! Nice work Ashish!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you here amit....Thank you so much....:)
Deletei read this post, forgot to comment, old age. anyway, lovely post Rahul. if you continue to write like this then we will be fans of your 55 word fictions.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debajyoti....Fan of my writing????? Your comment has pumped a half liter more blood in me...thank you so much....:)
Deletehave absolutely no clue why i called you Rahul, apologies for that ASHISH :D
ReplyDeleteRahul was a character of the post you previously read (lesson).....So my post persisted on your mind..(See, i am so positive)...:D
Deletei think this piece of your writing is impeccable...a real burning issue which you described in few words....a very good attempt on current scenario.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lanisha....Glad to have such a lovely comment..
DeleteI liked the idea behind the story. An issue that has long been ignored and you got it into light in so few words. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteThank you..:) Congrats for winning write up cafe contest....:)
DeleteFab!
ReplyDeleteThank you Somya....Delighted..:)
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