"What's your name?" I asked the little girl sitting by the roadside, selling flowers, wearied in the oppressive summer heat.
"Meethi," she replied, her voice barely audible.
"That's a sweet name," I smiled, and handed her the packet of books. As a social worker, I had always advocated the need for education of poor children. Distributing books had thus become an essential part of my mission.
She took the packet and ran towards the other children standing nearby. I gaped in shock as they tore the pages and gobbled away in delight.
Perhaps, poverty craves food more than education.
This 99 word fiction is shared with Blogging from A to Z April Challenge - M.
It's true Amrit ....thanks for bringing out social issues in your write ups . I am glad
ReplyDeleteThank You Sushree :-)
DeleteThe bitter pill of reality is hard to swallow. Poverty is a cruel teacher.
ReplyDeleteTrue :-(
DeleteReality bites. A hungry mind cannot read.
ReplyDeleteYes ... a hungry mind will need food first :-(
Delete:( This depressed me a little bit
ReplyDeleteSociety is often depressing :-(
DeleteAre you in social sector, details please.
ReplyDeleteNope, am in IT sector :p
DeleteHunhhh... then participate in the corporate social responsibility projects of your IT major ! I am good at free advices.
Delete:D :D
DeleteAhh! It is very disturbing! :(
ReplyDeleteYes ... it's very sad :-(
DeleteThats really very insightful and a very different thought...
ReplyDeleteAnd thought provoking...
Ahhhh very disturbing to say the least. Its a sad state of affairs though.
ReplyDeleteThat's how reality is at times :-(
DeleteReality for too many. *another a to z blogger
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting :-)
DeleteI love the idea of 99 word fiction :) That's one I might have to try!
ReplyDeleteSure ... would love to read yours :-)
DeleteThat was moving! :(
ReplyDeleteYou can really make us happy or sad in just 99 words.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs proved in just 99 words!
ReplyDeleteThanks Meera :-)
DeleteOh man, the ending shocked me ..
ReplyDeleteTough lives some lead :-(
DeleteGod, that was dark! How do you manage this in 99 words???
ReplyDeleteI find it difficult to write more ... so try winding them up soon :-p
DeleteGobbling up paper as food is sad. I wish they had rather made boats out of them.
ReplyDeleteBut can boats satisfy their hunger?
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