Tick-Tock, Tick...

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It was late in the evening. The last express train had just left.

Happy feet started walking with strides towards stair case. The languid feet took their normal path counting the money collected after selling stuff. Some tottering feet lumbered before figuring where to head. Few pairs of little feet stumbled, toddled their way behind the big ones.

Three pairs of feet found a spot to settle on the platform. The slithery pair of feet walked away. A lullaby that she sang made the evening hour slumberous. The tiny feet curled up to sleep. There was a long sigh. The slithery feet returned.

Kissing the tiny feet, the feeble pair of feet stood up, dragged behind the one in a hurry.

I wished to reach out to the baby to cuddle, to the cold-hearted feet to stop.

But…

With poker face, trussed hands, I could only churn doleful  “Tick-tock, tick….” 
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Word Count: 150

 Its my contribution to #FridayFotoFiction by Tina and Mayuri



Comments

  1. SlimExpectations4 December 2017 at 05:59

    Beautiful story! I hope there is more!

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    1. Anagha Yatin4 December 2017 at 06:34

      Thanks Zainab for visiting and reflecting on my take.

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  2. Penelope Potty Snooper4 December 2017 at 07:04

    For a moment I thought tick tock was the noise of feet ..... great story.

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    1. Anagha Yatin5 December 2017 at 03:45

      Glad that you liked the story Sunita. Thanks for visiting!

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  3. Deliciously Alive4 December 2017 at 18:48

    Great observations, these! Every pair, of feet, had a story. Refreshing take on the prompt, Angha! Thank you for writing for #FridayFotoFiction

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    1. Anagha Yatin5 December 2017 at 03:46

      Every pair of feet and its gait has a story to share for sure! Thanks Mayuri for visiting and encouraging my efforts!

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  4. Meha6 December 2017 at 07:13

    Beautiful Anagha. Another gem from you. Love your writing!!

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    1. Anagha Yatin6 December 2017 at 09:35

      Basking in the glory of your praises and love Meha! Thanks for visiting

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  5. Damyanti6 December 2017 at 16:46

    I'm a flash fiction fan, so liked this. Write on!

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    1. Anagha Yatin6 December 2017 at 20:06

      Good to know that you love fiction Damayanti. Thank you for visiting and encouraging my efforts!

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  6. Sudha6 December 2017 at 22:34

    This is totally out of the box. You never cease to surprise me with your style of writing Anagha. Awesome.

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    1. Anagha Yatin7 December 2017 at 03:31

      Thank you so much Sudha for uplifting remarks dear! Glad you liked it.

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  7. Gaurav Yadav6 December 2017 at 22:48

    An amazing story from you as always.

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  8. Tina Basu7 December 2017 at 02:30

    QUite a unique take on the prompt Anagha. Thanks for linking up with #FridayFotoFiction

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    1. Anagha Yatin7 December 2017 at 03:32

      Thanks Tina for visiting. Glad you found it unique!

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  9. Unknown7 December 2017 at 08:52

    Such a beautiful write! Nicely done, Anagha.

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