There is something hidden behind
the doors. And she always yearned to know what’s inside. Curiously, she asked
her mom.
“Mother, why is this door always
locked? What’s inside? Why don’t you ever let me in and discover stuff? I know
you and father secretly keep things, when I’m not around”
“So many questions in one go my
child! My girl has really grownup”
“Mother! Don’t change the
subject. You have to tell me, today”
And there she stood, unlocking the
door, flabbergasted at the sight in front of her! It was a room full of
memories, pictures, toys, games.. but none of it belonged to her. Then whose
stuff was it? She had lost an elder sibling- a sister, when she was born. She
never knew her, just heard name. That’s it.
It was all the stuff that her
parents kept maintaining all these years, secretly keeping a gift on every
birthday. Of course, this won’t bring their daughter back, but it gave them a
little peace of mind.
She was in tears. She decided to unlock.. the door, the memories, their hearts, everything! And it will be like the other rooms in the house, with
all the same stuff that belonged to her sister.
Linking this post to the Blog-A-Rhythm's WordyWednesday for picture prompt
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ReplyDeleteBut sometimes, it's important to let the past go in order to move on. Interesting take on the picture prompt, Geetika
Thanks a lot Sid. Yes, it's important to let go off the past!
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That is sad. At some point they need to let go of the past and celebrate the living.
ReplyDeleteYes.. that's true.. they should let go off the past..
DeleteThat was so so sad. Letting go is hard - specially when the memories are of a child. But I'm glad they had another one.
ReplyDeleteYeah.. Me too..
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Oh! That's sad! I wish the parents hadn't lost their first child!
ReplyDeleteMe too wish the same.. sadly that's not true..
DeleteSo sad, but life is like this. Very different take on the prompt. Well said. Geetika, there is hope in the story too.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton Inder :)
DeleteLife brings all it's twists and turns in all unpredictable ways!
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Poignant, but has this positive feeling to it. Memories, have a magical effect to them and keeping them brings solace.
ReplyDeleteMemories can do wonders to people..
DeleteThanks for dropping by Saru :)
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so touching....but life can be cruel sometimes..
ReplyDeleteThe story squeezed by heart. What more to write / comment!
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