Pearls of wisdom

I dreamed of our golden future which began on a promising road to success. Only, I did not realize when the power of making money became an obsession; turning me into its slave.

“Of what use is all money when you cannot be with your family?”

Years later, you’d impart this moral to our child.

Word count:55

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This is a  post written in response to the 55 Word Challenge and uses the three picture prompts below. All pictures are copyright of the 55 Word Challenge.

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ETA: I've penned a different version in answer to this challenge that again combines all three photo prompts. Since I've already linked this story to the challenge, the other one will just remain a post on my blog. Do hop on to the post-Path of Dharma and let me know what you think.

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The final call #Friday Fictioneers

PHOTO PROMPT Copyright-Ted Strutz

The harbour was buzzing with activity that winter morning. There was a nip in the air that cut through the strange calmness in the mood despite the hustle-bustle. 

The big vessel let out its final call. I had several packages in my caravan and was already running late. Yet, my stride felt heavy; as though someone was watching, calling out to me.

Of course! Looking out of the opposite window was a blue-eyed boy waving out to me.

I broke out in cold sweat.

The dentist, I'd heard, had shut his clinic last week after his only son died tragically. 

Word count: 100

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Written for Friday Fictioneers. 

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An urban morning

The alarm buzzes with alacrity

there’s no time for lethargy

The cuppa brews slowly,

the brain rattles loudly

Did I turn on the geyser?

Oops, don’t let the milk boil over

Morning noises; honking school buses

bustling with energy

heralding new synergy

Word count: 42

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The Rival- A Five Sentence Fiction

Emma slammed the door behind her; her blood-shot eyes brimmed with fresh set of tears. Feelings of shock, disbelief, anger, self-pity and a quiet resolve melted into one another as quickly as milk into water even as the thought of her being replaced unceremoniously sunk in. Her love and trust had been shaken to witness the treachery and she vowed to fight back.

Back inside, the family had gathered to welcome and celebrate the arrival of the new member, fussing over her beauty and delicateness.

With her eyes tightly shut , Emma mouthed a silent prayer, “Dear God, please make mamma and papa take the baby back to the hospital. I didn't want a sister”, and threw a coin into the wishing well.

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In response to the Five Sentence Fiction prompt: Wishes

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The win (55 fiction)

ETA: This post won the "Honorable mention award" for the #55wordchallenge2014 for #weekfifteen . Truly a win for me too as it was my first attempt at the challenge. Check out the winner and overachiever for the same challenge here.

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Tushar pedaled through the night as the cycling finalist to cross inter-state boundaries.  Exhilaration set in, not when he crossed the finish line at dawn break, but when he spotted the lone red telephone booth and placed the first call to his expecting wife.

“Congrats!” said Richa "It’s a girl."

“I've truly won!” gushed Tushar.

Word count:55

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This is a  post written in response to the55 Word Challenge and uses the three picture prompts below.All pictures are copyright of the 55 Word Challenge

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A green date

Image credit: http://vidyasury.com

The flowers cried

to see me cut and lay bare

A show of solidarity;

 at least they cared

The quietness belied the sinister

The fall too added colour,

 Oh, what irony!

to hear passers-by

marvel at the beauty,

but not reckon its cruelty

A few hands nurture

A hundred, but, torture

I cried to thee,

 let me be

Why the hate, when I’m your mate?

I plead to humanity

allow me to live, to multiply

Your own life is at stake

Yet you repeat the mistake

It’s not too late,

to re-write your fate

let’s go on a green date

Written for 100 words on Saturday at Write Tribe- my first for Write Tribe.

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Facing the ultimate truth

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It's not easy to bid goodbye

to the soul who has left our side;

No words can soothe or aid

the person who's been bereaved 

A cruel reminder of the eternal truth-

after life, comes always death

leaves the griever in despair

asking God, "is it fair?" 

Denial, grief, anger and acceptance

all follow a natural succession

but he who leaves us to be with Him

tells us to be brave and strong within

It takes a while; 

only time can travel the mile

to teach the aggrieved to come alive,

and start again with a smile

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