Motherhood
She sat in the bus, solemn. Her face was damp, coated with a layer of oil and dust. Her throat was dry.
She ran from her defeat. As fast as the bus could take her. The tears swelled in her eyes, chocking her voice at the base of her throat.
Then, the baby peeked from the mother’s lap, on the seat in front of her. He smiled easily, his cheeks dimpling in the process. The black wisps of hair were ruffled. He sucked on his minuscule thumb, saliva glossing his lips.
Oh well, she thought. I’ll just adopt – motherhood will still feel the same.
A smile crept on her lips, for the first time in the day. It felt liberating to her muscles. She raised her hand and waved it in front of the baby. He split in giggles and waved her back.
Yes, I can still be a mother.
W.C: 150
Copyright © 2015 Arpita Pramanick
P.S: I was away for most of the day yesterday, hence the delay in posting this. Anyway, I am usually long in my rants, but have been trying my at hand at shorter works since W101 started. Hope you enjoyed this one!
I definitely enjoyed it! Great piece 🙂
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Hey! Thank you so much. You have a beautiful site and tagline. Thanks for visiting!
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My pleasure 🙂
and thank you too 🙂
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This was beautiful and touching! And also campaigned for the cause of one of our many social stigmas.
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I only wanted to focus on the fact that how happy the face of a smiling child can make us, no matter what we’re feeling inside. But, glad it campaigned for a cause too! I’d never have thought of that, so thanks for pointing it out, dear.
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Heartfelt. You can really put strong emotions in simple words. Another job well done, Appy! 😀
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Thanks, Rosema! As always!
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You’re welcome, Appy! as always! 😀
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Aww! I know a lot of women in the state of emotions and this captures it so well. Well done 🙂
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I am glad I could make it real. Thanks so much, Jacqueline for dropping by!
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You are welcome. Do visit sometime for a chat 🙂
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Yes, I will! I promise.
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:):)
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