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Little did he know that those tiny finger running after butteflies will be crushed. Little did he know those fluttering eyes once filled with innocence will become an abode of terror. Little did he know the laughter that once rang through their house will be muted within stone walls. How he wished he knew his doted daughter would be lost in that foreign land. He wished he knew this before giving her hand to someone the destiny brought their way.
This post is for Lillie McFerrin Writer's five sentence fiction.
The sorrow of a daughter and her plight post marriage.. A reality widely prevalent.. A thought provoking post Namrata...
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by Anusree. I hope it will awaken some parents from the deep sleep of fixing marriage on caste and reputation.
DeleteIt's pretty deep and insightful. Also, heartbreaking. You write well. Keep writing. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ridx. Yeah! That's all I can do.
DeleteThat is so sad.. and it happens so very often.. I see it every day as my neighbours 2 doors down are doing the same thing to a girl here ..
ReplyDeletevery sad
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Such a pity...you should do something Vikram!
DeleteSad and disturbing but reality.......and I can't even imagine plight of parents. Very well written :)
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DeleteThe depth five sentences can contain . Disturbingly beautiful .
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Thank you Shonazee....:)
DeleteWell now.. you made me cry... this is so sad... beautifully written..
ReplyDeleteIt's fine Launna. I can understand the plight you are going through. Just be patience and don't lose the strength.
DeleteThis keeps me wanting to read more.
ReplyDeleteAwe..that's a very big compliment for such a small post, Munir.
DeleteAah well we all wish we knew, what would have life been if we did?
ReplyDeleteVery true, midnight scribbles.
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