Thursday, April 16, 2020

Neel

N is for Neel


"Mamma you got a neel again?"whispered little Aman as he gently moved his fingers on the ugly bruise peeping from under her blouse.

"Hmm," she nodded.

"You slipped again?"

"Yes"

"You should be careful."

"Yes," she whispered as she gathered her 5 year old in her arms.


Neel means Bruise in Hindi.
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15 comments:

  1. A Lady LawyerApril 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM

    You said so much without saying much. A powerful and effective tiny tale.
    www.nooranandchawla.com

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  2. Srivalli RekhaApril 16, 2020 at 4:57 PM

    Oh, dear. So much said in so little words. The reality of this harsh world. :(

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  3. Sonia DograApril 16, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    Once I wrote a poem titled Scraped... Both your posts just took me back to it.

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  4. my spaceApril 16, 2020 at 10:31 PM

    @ Noor Thank you

    @ Srivalli :-( it can be a cruel world for some

    @ Sonia.. I would like to read it

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  5. Ira MishraApril 17, 2020 at 2:23 AM

    So much said in just a few words... Life can be so harsh for an unfortunate few!!

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  6. ArtiApril 17, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    Looks like the marriage is not doing her any good--she needs to put a stop to this now.

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  7. Ektaa RupaniApril 17, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    Yes...... domestic violence is an unfortunate reality!! So well expressed.

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  8. Ektaa RupaniApril 17, 2020 at 10:25 PM

    Yes...... domestic violence is an unfortunate reality!! So well expressed.

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  9. my spaceApril 17, 2020 at 10:26 PM

    @ Ira...yes, sadly it is

    @ Arti...yes. but what is that stops her ?

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  10. NishaApril 18, 2020 at 1:11 AM

    I am worried for the 5-year old and the world he will have to grow up in...
    And I can't even think about writing about physical violence, it just makes me feel very, very sad.

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  11. my spaceApril 18, 2020 at 12:49 PM

    @ Nisha...I know what you mean...sorry it evoked unpleasant thoughts for you

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  12. CRDApril 19, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    Really mind-numbing stuff.

    Your stories are short and powerful.

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  13. my spaceApril 19, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    @ CRD Thank you for reading..and appreciating

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  14. How do we knowApril 21, 2020 at 1:20 AM

    Oh Man! Your ability to put so much in so few words! Where have u been? I missed you!

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  15. my spaceApril 21, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    HDWK..Thank you...Here only..just not been blogging..life happened:-) so took up the challenge to push myself..Missed you all too...can`t seem to access any other old blog pal..maybe they don`t blog anymore

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