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She stood
there, hands folded across each other and resting on the balcony railing. She
looked across the tops of the numerous coconut trees, interrupted by apartment
high rises. One day, she thought, I’ll buy an apartment in one of those
buildings. She loved her rental flat too, it was comfortable, but the dream of
owning her own home never left her thoughts.
There was
a cool breeze coming in from the sea, which lightly ruffled the stray strands
of hair by the side of her face. Some days she hated her curly locks and made
them go through all kinds of torture in an attempt to straighten the hell out
of them. On some days like this one, she loved the pretty curls they made and wondered
why people ever bothered hiding themselves when they were perfect just the way
God made them.
The color
of the sky was slowly lightening up. As she watched, the street lights went
off. A few women came out their front doors and began sweeping the area around
their houses. Malayalees were obsessed with morning rituals like these, she
thought with a smile.
The sun
came up all the way and spread its glorious warmth all around. The birds were
chirping and she could hear the buzz of activity in the kitchen downstairs. With
one more glance at the distant apartment buildings, she thanked God for a
lovely new day and walked back inside.
39 comments
You painted a beautiful word picture and I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteCarol @ Battered Hope
Thank you Carol! I felt like trying something new on the blog, hence the post!
Deletelovely description you have written here by taking into account even the smallest of observations :) good one :)
ReplyDeleteSo wonderfully you described the beauty of morning. I can understand the girl's love and hate for her curls, I have them myself! :)
ReplyDeleteAh yes, curls!!! I've had people with straight hair come and admire them, while I wonder, 'Really?' :)
DeleteAnd it is the little things too that we need to be grateful for. A very sweet little story.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzy!
DeleteI loved how you described the musing about curly hair. Girls are so unpredictable :) Wonderful write.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajlakshmi!
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ReplyDeleteThe description was so visualizing. It must be U or some One U know pretty well :)
ReplyDeleteanyway may she get all she wants
Amen:)
Afshan, you clever girl!!! Yes, I hope so too :)
DeleteSounds like a great way to start the day. Loved your attention to detail and imagery put me right there. Awesome! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kathy!
DeleteShe thanked God for a good morning and that the good beginning of the day. You have painted the minute details with different hues to complete a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kalpana!! Just spending a few minutes to appreciate our lives makes such a huge difference :)
DeleteA visually rich post! I like the images you created with your words. Mornings can indeed be perfect time for such musings :)
ReplyDeleteSo very true, Beloo!! We often underestimate the magic of an early morning.
DeleteDon't we all have that moment? So gratifying and so beautiful to read this, Fab :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shailaja!! I enjoyed writing it too :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to welcome the day, Fabi. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vidya!
DeleteThat's a really good morning :) my hands almost itched to sweep the muttam :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sreeja!! We love our muttams all spic and span, don't we :P
Deletemade for a lovely read!!!
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Thank you Sushmita!!
DeleteThat's a lovely little piece, Fabida...beautifully penned :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kajal!
DeleteEnjoyed the early morning musings. Is the lady you?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...maybe... :)
DeleteI have straight hair and always wished for curly hair... atleast wavy!
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We're never satisfied with what we have, are we? :)
DeleteNicely drawn out the picture of the morning with its calmness...A lot to look forward to in the day, I suppose :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jayanta!
DeleteEach day on earth is a gift of God. Beautiful post Fabida.
ReplyDeleteVery true!!
DeleteThis was lovely. The thoughts that come in your mind when alone. I could relate to this one. I am a malayalee, now working in kerala..living in a rented flat which has a balcony view like that!
ReplyDeleteThe view of those coconut trees has a calming effect doesn't it? Or maybe it's just a Malayalee thing!!!
DeleteLovely. You've painted a beautiful morning.
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