Evening at Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, May 2015
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Monday, March 9, 2015

221. Letter

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After the meeting; women disappeared fast. Except one.  
 “Come to my home,” the middle aged Rakhama mavashi ordered.

I knew so less about her, that I decided to take the opportunity. 

After a cup of tea, she asked, “Can you write a letter for me?”
I was glad to help her. 

She brought a post-card.
She told me what to write. I wrote.
It was clear that she was writing to her husband.
In those ten minutes, I understood the story of her life.

“Address?”  I asked.
“I do not know”, she said. 

“No one knows”, added her little daughter.
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22 comments:

  1. Vinay Leo R.March 10, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Oh my. :( That's sad.

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  2. Shreyasi's MusingsMarch 11, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Ok wow. brilliant flash piece! loved it! all the best for BAT!

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  3. the little princessMarch 11, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    sad and yet so beautiful! the sparks of hope are so unending..

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  4. Someone is SpecialMarch 12, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Short, sad and yet beautiful Aativas. Glad you wrote! And to be honest, a post from you add life to BAT!

    Just five more posts, and then you will be addressed as "Queen of Blog-a-Ton" Advance Congratulations to you!

    Someone is Special

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    1. aativasMarch 15, 2015 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks.I enjoy writing for BAT, as it is always challenging!

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  5. CifarMarch 12, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    nothing but so much in it, it's an art to say meaningful think in so few words and you have mastered it perfectly

    My Blogaton Post Letter of A Girl

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  6. A Hopeless RomanticMarch 13, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Aativas,
    Rakhama mavshi, there are so many women like her in smaller villages in India.
    There are crimes and rapes acts in cities and then there are women like Rakhama Mavshi, who's grief is often unnoticed.
    ( Goodluck for BAT) BAT sathi shubechha :)

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    1. aativasMarch 15, 2015 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks. Yes, there are many such women around, whose grief is hardly noticed by others.

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  7. AdityaMarch 13, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Crisp and meaningful. Loved reading it.

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  8. Anita SabatMarch 14, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Oh! So touching.
    Clearly, she has been conned by the man...
    Best wishes for BAT :)

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  9. Rahul KannanMarch 14, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Very beautifully written ! Short and touching :)

    ATB for BAT :)

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  10. MeghaMarch 14, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    That's sad..
    All the Best for BATOM

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  11. sulaiman saitMarch 15, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Its sad, what so ever must have happened with Rakhama mavashi :( Nonetheless, a short and wonderful narration to express some hard feelings

    ATB for BAT

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