He felt unsure and small, not the brave, strong, supportive guy they made him out to be.
“Sri, here have your favorite Khus Sherbet, it will refresh you.” Renu nudged him and handed him the glass. ‘Let go of the sadness, you got out – alive! Cherish it!!”
“I do but I can’t forget the terror I felt when I was struck and heard their cries. I told them to pray but all they did was cry till they lost their breath.”
“It was your songs and hymns that kept them alive, Sri. You were brave, they all know it too!”
This post has been inspired by the recent tragic incident of #KolkataFlyoverCollaspe a sad, grim reality that has left so much destruction in its wake. So much for negligence.
Through the month of April I am writing along with over 1900 participants for the A to Z Challenge. My theme for the Alphabet Challenge is FEELINGS and FICTION. The happy, sad, funny, silly, envious, over the top and totally low down account of feelings in 100 words of fiction.
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It’s so difficult when bravery is thrust upon someone. Sri’s terror is so real. Good one Indy 🙂
It was indeed saddening. So many lives lost due to sheer negligence by a handful of people. Compensations cannot bring lives back.
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Thank you so much Shaivi, I agree.
Great piece of writing. Tragedies are always painful.
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Thank you so much! Vasantha
🙂 🙂 🙂
Such a beautiful tale from a tragic accident, Indy. I love the subtle pain, and the soothing calmness of how you have written this one. 🙂
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Thank you, Rose Thank you…..
It is my pleasure Indy. YOu are a talented scribbler. 🙂
Fantastic! No one really kows the real you inside.
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you Nisha!
Great post! Very moving piece of fiction!
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Thank you so much, Esha.
Wonderful fiction, but really sad incident.
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Thank you so much Ruchi. <3
A touching post! The tragedy has affected so many lives, praying for the wounded and hurt.
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Thank you so much, Sulekha.
A truly, terrible tragedy. A good way to ensure we remember those whose lives have been changed forever by it – well done on your post today.
Pempi
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Thank you so much, Pempi <3
Seeing death and misery from close quarters can be so traumatic!
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Yes, so sad. Thank you so much! Shilpa
Yes inderpreet it inded is very sad. All due to human negligence
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Yes, so sad. Thanks for stopping by Me.
Hope the guy is able to get over the trauma soon.
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Sigh! I hope so… thanks Bhavya.
like it is said, sometimes the healer needs to be healed…you might be brave, but in times like these you need a healing hand. sad indeed.
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Thank you so much Shubhangi <3
Very nicely written. Sad it happened.
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Thank you Paromita..
That really was a tragic thing to happen all of a sudden… and all those people… lost… without any warning! 🙁
It’s strange isn’t it… that the whole world sees us brave when we might be trembling inside?
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It is a sad tragedy indeed. totally unwarranted. Glad you liked the post. Thanks Chicky
Very tragic indeed and ordinary people rise up to the occasion. Good story. I also love your beautiful blue background.
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Thanks a ton Lata. 🙂
Not sure if my earlier comment went through, so writing again.
That’s a powerful story in few words with bravery portrayed in a beautiful dual shade. One subtle and the other quite evident when life called for 🙂
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Thank you so much My Era. It is a sad reality which could have been avoided. 🙂
Very tragic and totally man-made 😐
Love the portrayal of strength of purpose and exhibition of bravery when called to do so in a tragic scenario. You are a master of spinning stories in few words.
Keep up the good work 🙂
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This is really beautiful, Indy 🙂
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Thank you so much, 🙂 Fabulus
Beautiful and poignant! A fitting ode to the tragedy. Looking forward to your C….cheers 🙂
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Thank you so much, Kala. It is a unwarranted tragedy.
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😀 Thanks
Being brave is one of the strongest of virtues.. Good one Inder 🙂
Cheers
Geets
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You are right!! Thank you so much, Geets 😀
See…songs and hyms come from poetry 😉
Nicely written
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You are right!! Thank you so much, Uniqusatya 😀
So touching and a great tribute!
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Very moving. Tragedies often bring out the best in people.
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I agree, it is always a need to channel the sadness. Thanks Debbie
This is so sad and so beautifully written. Well done
Debbie
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Thank you so much! Debbie.
I like the contrast of the protagonist not feeling brave, yet others are seeing him as brave. Nice piece of work.
Mary
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Thank you so much! Mary, you got the essence!