Wednesday, January 30, 2019

TOMORROW

Courtesy: Renee Heath


The atmosphere was serene, the horizon was splashed with hues of pink and purple. She sat quietly with her husband and kid, mesmerized by the beauty, listening to the silence; dry sand massaging her feet, warm desert breeze pressing against her chest.

Time stood still; she felt she spent a lifetime in those moments with the anchors of her life.

Tomorrow, the tent and the chairs will be empty; only to be occupied by someone else. But, she was glad that she understood the reason for this change and impermanence before her last breath.

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52 comments:

  1. Violet LentzWednesday, January 30, 2019 6:07:00 PM

    Very well written, but I have to ask, how does she know she is going to die?

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, January 31, 2019 1:53:00 PM

      I have left it to readers interpretation!
      In the end, we are all going to die! This realization makes each moment precious.
      Or you could think she is terminally ill and has come for one last trip with her family...tomorrow she has to be back!

      Thanks Violet for liking 😊

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  2. liz youngWednesday, January 30, 2019 7:29:00 PM

    Oh how sad - but at least she will have this memory during her last days.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, January 31, 2019 1:54:00 PM

      Yes, we humans are various memories put together!
      Thanks for stopping by 😊

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  3. Penny GaddWednesday, January 30, 2019 8:37:00 PM

    You've written that poignant story with artistry. The words "dry sand massaging her feet, warm desert breeze pressing against her chest." are a wonderful foreshadowing of the grave. Kudos!

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, January 31, 2019 2:00:00 PM

      Thanks so much for showing your appreciation Penny 🙂

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  4. LindaWednesday, January 30, 2019 8:46:00 PM

    One wishes to holler "NO!" But death comes to all of us, and how much wiser to meet it calmly. Good story.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, January 31, 2019 2:03:00 PM

      Yes birth and death are a part of life. If we have this realisation, we can live each moment to the fullest.
      Thanks Linda 😊

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  5. Brenda CoxWednesday, January 30, 2019 8:48:00 PM

    Sad but a lovely way to spend her last moments; with her family, a warm breeze, beautiful sunset, listening to the silence. Nicely written!

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  6. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsWednesday, January 30, 2019 9:15:00 PM

    Dear Kislaya,

    Such a bittersweet story.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, January 31, 2019 2:05:00 PM

      Dear Rochelle, Thanks for reading!
      Shalom and Namaste🙏

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  7. kalpana solsiWednesday, January 30, 2019 10:44:00 PM

    Maybe she is unwell and will leave soon. It is tragic to know that she wont be there to be with her family. sad.

    https://ideasolsi65.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-wigwam.html

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 11:58:00 AM

      It is tragic of course but this is a part of reality.
      Thanks Kalpana for reading.

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  8. DaleThursday, January 31, 2019 12:17:00 AM

    So very bittersweet...
    Best she take it all in and create one more memory for her family.

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  9. Iain KellyThursday, January 31, 2019 12:27:00 AM

    Very sad, but also very relaxing.

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  10. Jennifer MacaireThursday, January 31, 2019 12:55:00 AM

    Loved this!!

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  11. Susan A EamesThursday, January 31, 2019 1:22:00 AM

    So atmospheric and sad - and intriguing!

    Susan A Eames at
    Travel, Fiction and Photos

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  12. brudbergThursday, January 31, 2019 1:36:00 AM

    Ohj no... so sad that she had to die... but what a lovely sky to say goodbye to

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  13. Abhijit RayThursday, January 31, 2019 12:05:00 PM

    Nice experience can come with right mindset. Nice story.

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  14. NEEL ANIL PANICKERThursday, January 31, 2019 4:08:00 PM

    "dry sand massaging her feet, warm desert breeze pressing against her chest. Some really touching lines that serve as great foreshadowing for the end to follow. LOve this very simple yet deeply poignant story.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:08:00 PM

      From nature, we can draw many parallels.
      Thanks for reading and liking!

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  15. Keith's RamblingsThursday, January 31, 2019 5:07:00 PM

    She went the way she wanted to. Lovely.

    Click to read my FriFic tale!

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  16. rudraprayagaThursday, January 31, 2019 8:10:00 PM

    So poignant, yes it is pathetic to note last day of life.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:10:00 PM

      Very true, but that's the reality of all our lives.
      Thanks Rudra!

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  17. BernadetteThursday, January 31, 2019 10:15:00 PM

    Such a descriptive story. Could certainly imagine it!

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:11:00 PM

      Thanks Bernadette.
      Also I can not find your blog - please leave a link

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  18. lisarey1990@gmail.comFriday, February 01, 2019 5:38:00 AM

    Very bittersweet.

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  19. Alice AudreyFriday, February 01, 2019 9:20:00 AM

    I wonder why,

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:12:00 PM

      We all ponder over this eternal question that looms in our lives.

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  20. Anshu BhojnagarwalaFriday, February 01, 2019 5:28:00 PM

    Such a beautiful thought Kislaya! Tomorrow someone else will occupy the chair, seriously that's what happens. Really sad for the woman who is living her last.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:14:00 PM

      Yes Anshu! It is sad but to go from this world with this realization gives peace to our souls.

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  21. theministryofshrawleywalksFriday, February 01, 2019 9:38:00 PM

    How sad, not a bad place to spend your final day

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:13:00 PM

      Very true.
      Thanks, btw I can not find your blog - if you could leave a link that would be helpful

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  22. SuchitaSaturday, February 02, 2019 9:31:00 AM

    Ah heartbreaking. Loved it!

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  23. KISLAYA GOPALMonday, February 04, 2019 12:00:00 PM

    Yes it is open to multiple interpretation and that could be one!
    Thanks Stuart for stopping by.

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  24. magiceyeMonday, February 04, 2019 4:21:00 PM

    Narrated with a lot of sensitivity. Beautiful!

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  25. grams ramblingsMonday, February 04, 2019 8:21:00 PM

    I love the simple way you tell this sad tale. Matter of fact and yet tinged with philosophical meaning. Well done...

    gramswisewords.blogspot.com

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  26. Susie ClevengerTuesday, February 05, 2019 5:16:00 AM

    Peace and beauty for her last day.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALWednesday, February 06, 2019 12:31:00 PM

      Yes that is what we all need, I guess.
      Thanks Susie for reading 🙂

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  27. Bookish delight and joyTuesday, February 05, 2019 10:47:00 AM

    Heartening.

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