For a change...

Change is needed, the sooner it comes the better...

Lazy legs properly synced with the confused steps, into the bathroom over the basin, flushing out everything. Hands numb, somehow under the tap, gathering water, splashing on the face.

 

The clock ticked still for moments.

 

Legs somewhat strong, steps determined a bit, vision hazy, into the kitchen, shaky hands holding the plate. Fork out of grip, food unwilling but placed into the mouth.

 

The clock ticked still for moments.

 

Deep sigh, tears rolling out, eyelids closed, falling asleep some time unknown.

 

She had enough practice of these and could have done the same today as well. But she needed a change.

 

Smile on her face, cheeks stained of dried tears, eyes open, the red dripping down her forehead along the curves, she sat with her back against the wall �" still for every moment to come.

The clock ticked on…

 

…and on.

Author's Note

Anything and everything you feel

Reviews

[Avinash]

This could be a story of many women who suffer abuse everyday. You portray things with such vivid imagination taking minute details into account is quite commendable. Keep writing your style I see a great future writer in you. You would not find hard time finding your publisher, keep improving your craft. :)

[Dipanjan Dutta]

Thanks Avinash for such kind words...they are encouraging truly

[Sophy Freebirds]

I liked the imagery here. Very vivid. It has a different ending.. blood drips from her forehead yet there is a ile on her face. Mystic yet optimistic ending. Life is bleeding on the thorns..nice work

~ Sophy

[Dipanjan Dutta]

Thanks Sophy...

[Jeffrey David]

Truer words have never been spoke. Change; the only constant. Your writing paints an excellent picture of this. It really captures the feeling of being in a situation where change is so needed, yet elusive. I love the line "still for every moment to come"...Great write

[Dipanjan Dutta]

Thanks Jeffrey for yet another review...I am glad you liked it...and yes change is needed, always and sometimes event to the fatal extent...

[Reina Stone]

I feel her pain. Your word choice is precise, which is always refreshing. The passage as a whole actually made me very sad for her. It seems like she is going through the motions but she is harboring a lot of pain. The ending left me hoping that a positive change will occur for her. Nice piece, and great understanding of emotional wounds. My only complain is that there needs to be a continuation.

[Dipanjan Dutta]

Thanks Remy...glad to have a detailed review

and change is continuous..so a continuation of this will come in due course

[Reina Stone]

Very true. You are welcome. Keep up the good work.

[priya]

seems like she wnet through a tragedy..and you showcased the aftermath of that incident..

[Dipanjan Dutta]

Its all open to interpret...and whatever you interpret it means you have at least given one thought to my writing...and that is a pleasure for me..

[priya]

the pleasure was all mine Dipanjan.. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I felt her immense need to change, to do something different out of the ordinary as the moments go by and time ticks on and on. A very powerful and descriptive write...:)............

[Dipanjan Dutta]

We all are prone to changes...and we need it...if not for ourselves then for others...and if its pain then overcoming it soon is a must...more the pain more harsh is the change we seek...and could be fatal too

Thanks for a detailed review

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome...:).....