Miles To Go...

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When she reached the bus stop, she was panting. Almost out of breath, she witnessed a dying trail of the dust in the air. It was the sure sign that she had failed to catch the bus once again…

…Once again, she was to miss the joy, she craved dearly!

Tears welled up in her eyes. A lump in throat was nudging to escape her clenched lips. She sat on a boulder that rested against the dilapidated wall. The wall stood motionless to witness the sobs.

Wiping up tears, she picked up a small piece of broken brick. She started making some drawings on the wall. She drew herself and some books. After a while, she took few steps back to admire her drawing.

A smile line now flashed across her face.

She reached for her half-torn knapsack and swung it on her shoulder. With the sprint in her feet, she started running on the road…the road that would one-day gift her wings… 
                       ...The road to her school! 
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Word Count: 168 words

Linking this post to Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers: 141st Challenge By Priceless Joy



This week's photo prompt is provided by any1mark66. Thank you Mark for the prompt!

Linking this post to #WritingWednesdays by WriteTribe

Comments

  1. Iain Kelly16 November 2017 at 08:28

    We should all remember how precious an education is. Nicely done.

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    1. Anagha Yatin16 November 2017 at 08:43

      Unfortunately, Ian, this is the real story for many Indian girls living in the remote areas.
      Thanks for visiting and reflecting on the tale.

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  2. Priceless Joy16 November 2017 at 09:10

    Wonderful story! So sweet that she gained her composure by drawing on the rock and was able to run to get to school! Enjoyed this!

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    1. Anagha Yatin16 November 2017 at 09:45

      By drawing the picture of self and books, she stocked her inner flame of pursuing education. And it brought her back to life!
      Thanks PJ for visiting and glad that you liked the story.

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  3. Namratha17 November 2017 at 08:07

    Loved your take on this prompt Anagha! It does look like a girl with her books, doesn't it?

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    1. Unknown17 November 2017 at 09:53

      Thanks Namratha... U echoed my perception.

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  4. Unknown18 November 2017 at 00:40

    The wall was motionless. Still she could console her heart through her monologue with the dead wall. Nice one again Anagha

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    1. Anagha Yatin18 November 2017 at 22:44

      Thank you so much Aniruddha for visiting! You summed it up so well!

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  5. Deliciously Alive20 November 2017 at 19:25

    I love the picture your words painted. Great moment captured, Anagha.







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    1. Anagha Yatin21 November 2017 at 01:55

      To be honest, Mayuri, I have been witness to many such stories while growing up.
      Glad that you could see what my heart felt earnestly! Thanks for visiting.

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