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The giant lantern illuminated –
The blue blanket that covered –
The ‘mommy moon’ and the ‘baby stars’.
Bedazzled by the vistas,
More mermaids appeared on the shore.
Everyone hummed along to the
Melodies of the wind and waves.
And gradually the mommy and her babies –
Drowned deep into their peaceful sleep.
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written in response to Moonwashed Musings Weekly Prompt – Bedazzle
To the cake batter, I added a tablespoon of cocoa powder, to remind him of the bitterness that he experienced in his life, followed by a pinch of coffee powder to remind him of his efforts that he took to clear his ways and added 5-6 tablespoons of sugar to remind him of the sweetness of his every successes and finally I combined everything and baked it and coated it with vanilla cream, so that after each bite, he could reminisce each and every moments of his life, just as he asked me to bake something that could inspire him to work even harder for what he dreampt.
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Image credit : The Bojon Gourmet on Pinterest
Behind the hills, a –
Goldsmith lives.
He held up his aureate stone,
Each time the moon sleeps.
The blazing stone glowed more and more,
And the golden rays touched the azure sky.
The gilded glint fell on the circle path,
And melded with the pile of –
Stones gathered at the centre.
A flash of white light smeared everywhere,
And soon illuminated the emerald valley.
Is this a paradise ?
Or am I in the middle of a dream ?
If it’s not a heaven,
Then what is it called ? I wonder !
-DEEPIKA–
Written for What Do You See hosted by Sadje and for Moonwashed Challenge – Gilded
Ram and Thara has been married for 4 years, but were childless. Ram’s mom , who was a firm believer and a diviner did a lot of offerings to God.
Everyone believed that Thara was cursed. Even Ram, sometimes, hurt her with sharp words, infront of his friend Shiv. Shiv was their neighbour too. Shiv used to retrieve Ram when he start yelling at Thara.
Another year have passed. Thara was upset. She was having severe nausea and wasn’t having enough food. At first, she didn’t notice anything. But when she realized that her period was late, she started having doubts. Ram’s mom was watching her changes. She asked Ram to take her to a doctor.
Ram was extremely happy, when doctor told him that Thara was pregnant. When they reached home, he shared the news with his relatives and friends.
On the seventh month of her pregnancy, Ram’s mom appallingly predicted that, ‘the father of this child would die on the same day of his child’s birth’. Ram didn’t bothered about her prediction. He was eagerly waiting for his baby to born.
After a long waiting, they were blessed with a ‘baby boy’. Thara and her baby was shifted to the room from the ward. Ram’s mom came to see the baby. She looked at the baby with abhorrence. And then she stared at Thara.
Ram attended a phone call and rushed out of the room.
“Shiv is dead” – Ram’s mom stared at her furiously.
Thara’s eyes clouded with tears while she turned her face down with shame and guilt.
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written for Reena’s Xploration Challenge #246
Free images on Google
I remember the day I was born inthe stable,
And how my master looked me with disgust.
I remember the moment I saw –
My mother’s lifeless body,
And how my kins cursed me.
I remember the days of my journey,
And the hardships I faced on the same.
I remember how master tortured me,
And always kept me away from everyone.
I was forced to feed on dried leaves,
While they fed on green pastures.
I was forced to carry heavy loads,
While they were roaming around the fields.
I was left alone in the cold and darkness,
While they enjoyed the warmth-
And light of the fire.
“Everything was same baby,
Other than our colours.
At least mommy could now tell you –
The tale of my toils and struggles,
Albeit, it’s full of miseries and agonies.”
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written for What do You See hosted by Sadje
Photo by Datingscout on Unsplash
It’s been only a month since Rex and Kate started dating through an online dating app. They haven’t met and communicated each other in person, other than video calls, voice mails and calls and texts.
“Hey baby, what’s up ?”- Rex picked up the phone.
“Um.. Can I have a moment ?”- Kate sounded serious.
“Yeah, sure babe. Actually I was about to call you. Time for another surprise and I have got a big news too. “- Rex was overjoyed .
“Um..Rex, actually my parents have arranged a date for me this evening.”- Kate acted normal.
“Excuse me ?”- Rex was shocked.
“Rex, Things are not gonna work out between us. It’s better for us to go on our own ways.”-Kate continued.
“What happened Kate ? What’s with this sudden change ?”- His voice began to shake.
“Come on Rex ! Don’t act like we have been in a relation for millions of years.”- Kate giggled.
“But, how could you end everything just like that ? And who is this new guy ? Where is he from? Have you met him before? “- Rex couldn’t help himself.
“Calm down Rex. I don’t even know his name. I’m gonna meet him for the first time. My parents didn’t even show me his photo. They asked me to get to know each other everything by ourselves.
Okay Rex. That’s it. It was nice ‘knowing you less and not meeting you in person’ . Gotta Go. I have to pick up an outfit for my real date.”-Kate giggled and hang up the call without giving Rex a chance to speak.
Kate dressed up in her beautiful gown. Betty( Kate’s sister) was doing her hair.
“Wow ! You look gorgeous !”- Betty gave a thumbs up to her final look.
“As always, Huh ?” – Kate acted like a queen.
“Have a good ‘date’!”- Betty showed no response and walked out of the room with a weird smile.
It was a lovely evening . Her parents picked her the same spot, they used to date when they were young. But now , the owner did some renovations and it look like anew perfect dating spot.
Kate parked the car. She entered the restaurant and asked for the reserved seats. Kate was there for the first time , even though, it was her parent’s old dating spot.
One of the waiters showed her the way to the rooftop area, which was a special spot, that are only allowed to the pre-booked guests.
He was already there.
“Excuse me.”- Kate called him who was facing to the other side. He looked at her.
“Rex…? “-
“Kate…?-
Both screamed as they saw each other.
Both remained silent. He acted normal , while Kate sat staring at him.
“Stop staring at me. Shoot if you have something to ask.”- He tried to act normal.
“So, Rex…”- Kate was furious.
“John Johnson. That’s my name.”- He replied.
“Oh! So your name was also as fake as you. What about your job?”
“I’m a fashion designer.”-
“Is this your new trick ?”-
“Nope. What I told your are the truths.”-
“Told when? The ones you were told before or…- Kate raised her voice.
“Kate?” – Rex interrupted them. He stood in shock.
“Holy moly !”- Kate raised from her chair.
“I am his twin brother.”- John smiled at her.
“Mom and Dad suddenly caught up with something, so they asked me to join you.”- Rex blabbered in shock.
“Well, I think you two should have a proper conversation.”- John grabbed the car key from Rex and walked away.
“Why didn’t you ?”- Her voice began to shake and couldn’t finish her words. She looked down in shame.
“Hi. I’m Rex Johnson. I am John’s twin brother.
Actually, John wanted me to find my partner first. So I started dating someone through an online app. Her name is Kate. I loved her. It’s been only a month since we started dating. I didn’t had a proper job, because I was preparing for my campus interview. So I decided to tell her more about me and my family , once I get a better job.
And today I was gonna surprise her showing my twin brother. I have told about her to him on the very first day, we started dating. And I was also planning to tell her that I have got a better placement in a company at Korea.”- Rex seemed dull. Kate sat listening to him in shock.
“But fortunately, I saw her true colours today.
It was nice ‘knowing you more and meeting you in person’ Kate. I have to join my new company as soon as possible. Got a flight to catch !”- Instantly, his dull face began to shine with a gorgeous smile.
Rex raised from his chair and walked away, while Kate cried aloud in guilt and shame.
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written in response to Story Swap #6 by MLMM
Image uploaded : From Pinterest
Run, run, run !
Run as fast as you can.
Even though you fall,
Even though you failed,
Even though time was unstoppable,
Run for what you dreamt of !
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Photo by Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash
I was stupid back then.
I remember those days, where I sat doing nothing, but thinking and weeping about the past. I was counting the mistakes and sat staring at it with remorse and shame. I was feeling guilty in losing all those chances that I got once. All I can see was shame, misery, a tiny tint of happiness, mistakes and a bunch of lost people and some dark memories.
Suddenly I felt a touch on my shoulder.
“Why are you only looking back ? Can’t you see the way infront of you ? You can’t travel back and change everything even if you want to,cuz life is a one way path. So move ahead. Leave all those behind.
Move forward with what you’ve learned from the past. Go grab every chances. Try not to make the same mistakes again. Raise from where you fall. Use every opportunities to make your life better and live your life to the fullest.”- The man smiled at me.
He reminded me about the future which was waiting for me to embrace .He motivated and inspired me. He believed in me and encouraged me to move forward, each time I tend to fall.
And now I always look forward no matter what. No more turning backs.
And Thank you Dad for being the pillar of my life !
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written for Photo Challenge #428 at MLMM
Image credit; Tivasee @ Pexels
Poor woman ! Her husband passed away on the same day, she realized that she was pregnant.
I remember how we celebrated her ‘baby shower’. It was a great jungle bash. We all joined her happiness. There was a lot of newbies from other jungles too. That was a great occasion. We watched how thrilled she was to be a mother of 4 kids.
Aunt Jo ‘bee’ gifted her those white flowers which she picked from the Eastern forest when she went for a nectar hunt. And I remember how she beautifully decorated Mrs.Scarlet’s nest with the same.
Grandpa Benny ‘squirrel’ gifted her a big pine cone which she always loved to have on winter days. I remember the tears of joy in Mrs. Scarlet’s eyes while she accepted the same from grandpa Ben.
Forest fairies were the ones who gifted her with that huge flower vase and also granted her wishes, while she asked to bless her coming little ones with peace and happiness.
And those medicinal sticks were gifted by Mrs.Scarlet’s cousin.
After a few months of waiting, the 4 little ones were born – Susan, Hanna, Charlotte and Mike. Mrs.Scarlet was a kind woman and a beautiful mother. She taught her children to fly, feed and live on their own. She also taught them to identify bird traps and also some tricks to escape from the same.
But when they learned everything, they decided to live their lives according to their own wishes and Mrs.Scarlet didn’t stop them. Mike joined a travelling troop and went for different journeys. Susan and Hanna found their mates and flew to Southern jungle. Charlotte joined a music academy taught by the Northern Nightingale, somewhere in the Northern jungle. Everyone was busy with their own lives.
She have heard that Susan and Hanna gave birth to 3 little ones. She wished to saw them. But they were busy with their family lives. Mrs. Scarlet was anxious about Mike, cuz there wasn’t any news about him. And she heard that Charlotte married one of her classmates. Mrs.Scarlet prayed for all of her children and their families, no matter what.
Last day, she was very happy to hear that her children and their family had planned to visit her on the Christmas. I remember how she flew everywhere to prepare for their arrival. She made sumptuous meal and waited for them. But they didn’t arrive . On the next day, she fall sick and died alone in the nest.
“Your grandma was such a lovely person. You should pray for her.And this was the picture of her baby shower that she wished to show you”- Aunt zee ‘bee’ hugged Scarlet’s grandchildren, who came for Scarlet’s funeral.
Mary closed the story book and went to bed. She reminisced about her childhood days where her mother used to tell her the same bedtime story and gradually, she fell asleep.
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written for What Do You See by Sadje
Image credit: Cool Backgrounds on Pinterest
When I was 4, I stayed awake to see the Santa Claus. I tried hard not to fall asleep. Cuz, I don’t wanna miss the chance again, just like the previous Christmas. So I waited patiently on one of the beds in the orphanage, holding my parent’s torn wedding photo.
I was freezing. I covered myself with an old blanket and waited for Santa’s arrival.
Windows were covered with foggy mist and snow. I saw a vague image of someone. Soon a shining beam entered into my dorm through my window. Will you believe me if I tell you that it was the Santa Claus, passing by, with a new blanket, jacket and socks for me, just like I wished ?(Actually it wasn’t my first wish. At first, I wished for his help to find the other piece of my parent’s wedding photo. So that I could see how my dad looked like. But Santa told me that it’ll take more time to find that and he was in a rush to deliver gifts for other kids, so I asked for the latter).
I believed he was a real Santa Claus and I even considered him as my grandpa and sometimes I really do call him that. He used to visit me on every Christmas and deliver me whatever I wished for, until I started questioning him. So I’m also not sure about his true identity.
When I completed my schooling in a school for orphans, I requested ‘sister Mary’ to help me in joining a college. I knew that was something big for an orphan to ask for. So, I wasn’t that surprised when she rejected my request within a blink of an eye.
It was on the next morning that I’ve seen Santa again, but in another form. He looked like a gentleman, with a clean shaved face and dressed in a neat outfit. ‘May be, because, it wasn’t Christmas’, I thought.
I was shocked when I heard that he chose me to sponsor for my higher studies. “Off duty huh? “- instead of conveying my gratitude, this was the first thing that literally came out of my mouth. And I remember how confusingly he stood staring at me. “Um, I am sorry and thank you for the sponsorship”- I giggled.
I was admitted into a top university for the course that I wished for. And that was the last time I met him. He remained invisible. All he was doing was sending me money orders. He didn’t even wrote me anything, me either. But whatever, I considered him as my uncle. And whenever someone asked about my family, I used to make a short story about my only family member who was working abroad and sending money every month.
After my graduation, I got a good placement in a reputed company with a better salary and I wrote a big thank you letter to my temporary uncle for the very first time. I posted it according to the address in the money orders that I’ve received before.
When I was 28, I decided to get married to someone and dreampt of starting a family. But I felt discomfort whenever I went for a date with someone. On a March, I got transferred to another company with a promotion.
I was shocked. Will you believe me if I tell you that my temperory grandpa or I can call him my temporary uncle, was one of my new colleagues ? He looked like a 58 years old man in a well and neat suit, but of course not a clean shaved face.
He was gentle and affectionate. I called him ‘Dad’. And I told him about my temporary grandpa and uncle, who looked exactly like him. After listening everything, he laughed aloud. I thought I was foolish. Cuz, he was living in that city for nearly 30 years with his family. Above all, he wasn’t that rich to sponsor an orphan.
Anyways, a big gratitude to that man ! I found a partner because of him. But again, the last time I saw him was on my wedding. I asked about him to my husband, but I realized that my husband doesn’t know anything much about that man. (Actually, my husband met me first, and was trying to find me (yes love at first sight, of course!) and I remember what he always says “we are destined to meet each other. Or else how come I met your colleague accidentally ?”.
Again, it wasn’t the last time. I’m not gonna elaborate more. But I saw him as a soldier, once we were attacked in Kashmir (We went there as part of a family tour) . He saved my whole family.
And, now, I am 65 and died of tuberculosis. I saw him before I took my last breath. He was in a white attire. He was stroking my hair till my last breath.
Oh my Gosh ! Wow ! Will you guys believe me if I tell you that I’ve been taken by the angels to the heaven ? Oh! It’s so wonderful here and I’m back to my youth again.
Huh? Why is this scene looks exactly same as that in the wedding photo of my mom and dad ?
Oh my gosh, It’s really are their wedding !Finally, I can see my dad. They turned around.
What ! It’s him again !
-DEST1819-
Signature: I love using ‘DEST1819’ as my pen name.
Written in response to RXC; PROMPT #244
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