Sunday, January 6, 2013

And the world was silent again

This post has been published by me as a part of the Blog-a-Ton 35; the thirty-fifth edition of the online marathon of Bloggers; where we decide and we write. To be part of the next edition, visit and start following Blog-a-Ton. The theme for the month is "...and the world was silent again"
"No, Shekar, No!"  Her tremorous voice jolts me out of my slumber.It is pitch dark and very silent.

For a moment, a series of images flashing her smiling face accompanied by the gurgle of her laughter dance  all around me.

Then I remember . That night when I had to leave her behind. The absolute terror in those eyes! The eyes that were pleading with me. I had no choice.

"Shekar, Promise me! Promise me that you'll always be with me." The day I proposed, she had whispered these words as she buried her head in my chest and wrapped her arms tightly around me.

 Panic engulfs me. I must go back to her.

I rush outside. The moment I step out, a familiar smell wafts through the air. Roses! The roses in her perfume!Then I hear that gurgle again.

I turn around and I see her, dressed in her favorite floral skirt and pink shirt. Her features seem to be accentuated by those flowers in her hair.

Her eyes are locked in mine as she walks towards me.

"Shwe..."

 "Shhh" She brings her fingers to my lips and does not allow me to complete.Gently she holds my hands in hers. "Lets go" she says softly.

The mourners and the priest did what they had to do and the world was silent again.
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83 comments:

  1. Woman'n'BeyondJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Oh! That blew me away!! very very well written!!

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  2. HarikrishnaJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    That is a haunting one.. excellent narrative... Read it twice to get it.. ATB for BAT :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Touching post...!!!

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  4. BikramJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Ohh , GO where , she took him with herself .. very well written a bit spooky in the end ..

    I could picturise it alll

    Bikram's

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:01 PM

      Thanks Bikram....He himself died first, thats what I was trying to say :)

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  5. Rahul BhatiaJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    A haunting write up well described, Jayshree!

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  6. GoddessChhaviJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Where did they go?! Nice narrative..and yes it is a spooky end!!! I've goosebumps!! :)

    All the very best for BAT, Jaish.

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Initially I thought of adding a line like 'eternal sleep' but then leaving it seemed better :)

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  7. EngramsJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Very nice post Jaish. All the best for BAT 35

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  8. BhagyashreeJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    My....powerful Jaish.

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  9. C SureshJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    The mourners and the priest did what they had to do and I had goosebumps :)

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      :) Thanks Suresh....I know I have missed some of your posts...Will catch up soon...

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  10. Danny SimonJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Well written! All the best!

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  11. Vinay Leo R.January 6, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Flash fiction with a twist and impact in shortness... Well written.

    Missed your entry at IFW last time out, hope all is well with you :) Happy New Year and ATB for BAT!

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      Thanks Leo...All is well, was too busy with no access to internet....In fact I had written two pages for that IFW edition but could not complete... :( Happy New Year to you too

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  12. Saru SinghalJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Oh! You seem to have a good connection with ghosts and spirits, How else you write with such honesty. On a serious note, terrific, reminds me of your Dove Entry. :)

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Oh Oh!! ha ha....Actually I am terrified of spooky stories and horror movies...Seriously! :)

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    2. Saru SinghalJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      I believe you, seriously ;)

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  13. provoqdJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Jaish,

    Good going, this looked like a F55 in long form. Reminds me of the movie 'Talaash'. Good take on the prompt. :)

    Regards

    Jay
    My Blog | My FB Page

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  14. Amit SinghJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Ohh .. Brilliant Jaish... Good to see you back after two editions ...

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  15. AmitAagJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Mind blowing!!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Very nice Jaish. Good job with the prompt.

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  17. PrabhavathiJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Awesome post dear

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  18. Privy TriflesJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Superbly written!!

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  19. MenacheryJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    KICKASSS.. NEEDLESS TO SAY YOU ARE A FAB WRITER.... :) I LOVEDDD IT

    ATB FOR BAT

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  20. indu chhibberJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Very poignant,powerful & compact--wow!

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  21. Arnab MaityJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Well written, but a bit spooky towards the end!

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  22. DivyaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Brilliantly written! Quite a haunting read :)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    what a pleasure to read u again...and with a difference !

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks Alka...Missed out some of your terrific poetry...Need to catch up

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  24. TanJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I did not see that coming (The mourners and the priest did what they had to do and the world was silent again.) I don't have words to appreciate....Absolutely mind-blowing...

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  25. AnuJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Terrific ending..quite unexpected Jaish. Brilliantly written!

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  26. TTTJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    brilliant ! abs brilliant ! All the very best !

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      Thanks TTT....Your post on Resolutions had me smiling for some time ... :)

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  27. ardyJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    have a nice day.. :) I don't have words to appreciate

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  28. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    wonderful, Jaish! I myself would not know what to write for such a prompt but you nailed it!

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  29. PanchaliJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Very well written, Jaish. Spooky....it was honestly difficult to add that line in a story this tine, and you did that effortlessly. Kudos..Good to have you back in BAT! All the best!!!

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  30. MalinyJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    amazing approach to the topic ! very well written :)

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  31. Akshay Kumar GJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    That was brilliant writing again, Jaish. I have to confess I had to read it twice to get it. :D

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  32. Diwakar NarayanJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    wow! the last sentence changed the whole course. Good one Jaya!

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  33. T F CarthickJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Nice. As Suresh says you have a way with language and it comes out strongly in this kind of flash fiction.

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks TF :) Glad to know that you liked the way it has come out.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Wow.. that was brilliantly written. The last line gave me goosebump. Well done! :)

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    The story is in the reader's mind. You kindled the thought process ... and in the silence that followed the story gets completed.

    Awesome!

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  36. RajJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Wow Jaish.. you know how to tell a powerful story. Very little words convey so much meaning. And you have portrayed the emotions so beautifully that they melt the heart of the reader. Was absolutely touched by this story. :)

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  37. aativasJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Initially I was confused; read twice and enjoyed - not the sad end , but overall story!

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  38. The Solitary WriterJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    hmm,twists. This was well written!

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    1. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      Thank you so much! I still remember your story about that actor (murder mystery) ....Thanks for stepping in TSW

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  39. Jayashree SrivatsanJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Hmm..Yeah :) Thanks for stepping in.

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  40. Kshitij KK KhuranaJanuary 14, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Very nice. and with impact. I always look forward to reading your posts.

    PS: Sorry, I could not make it here before the voting cutoff.

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  41. My Unfinished LifeJanuary 14, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    lovely, powerful and heart wrenching!!!


    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com/

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  42. KappuJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    verrrrrrry well written Jaysh.. you have conveyed a plethora of emotions - love, haunt, spirits all in a veryyyyy short post!

    Do visit my post "Oblivion"! Would love to see you by! *cheers*

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