Be what you want to be #FFFAW #FlashFiction

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Saroj looked in awe at the box full of brightly coloured threads. Blue, Pink, Red, Green- how beautiful they would look when blended into a shimmery sweater for little Prisha or a scarf for Ma.

When Saroj was young and visited Grandma in summer holidays, they sat for hours in the little room as Grandma weaved magic with the yarn and her needle. This is what I want to do when I grow up, it makes me so happy, Saroj thought.

But no one really makes a living out of spinning yarn these days said Mumma and Daddy and sent Saroj far away to study. Today as a doctor, he had fame, money, lived the high life but there was something missing. Passion it was.

Today on Grandma’s death anniversary, he  had received a special gift. Her will mentioned that her most precious belonging- the yarn and needles and her sewing machine be bestowed upon her beloved grandson Saroj.

As he picked up the silky thread and the needle, tears trickled down his eyes. He knew where that gnawing ache came from and he missed Grandma sorely but she had given him the greatest gift of all today.

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Published by Akshata Ram

Chartered Accountant, Story Teller, Dreamer, Voracious Reader, Blogger, Mommy to a little munchkin, Shopaholic, Day Dreamer.Passionate about my career in the corporate world and aspire to break the glass ceiling, at the same time nurture my passion for writing. My niche area is short stories, I also write on parenting, sexism, life's experiences, micro blogs and flash fiction. I have won the best Parenting blog post at mycity4kids.com the largest parenting website in India, 4 times and several of my posts have been published in the #MostPopular category on this site garnering millions of views. I also write on Bonobology, Rivo Kids, Women's Web and Youth Ki Awaaz. My blog has been chosen as the Top Indian Blogs for the years 2018-2019,2020 by TopIndianBlogs website and found a place in the prestigious Top 22 Indian Literary Blogs in 2020 @TopIndianBlogs.

17 thoughts on “Be what you want to be #FFFAW #FlashFiction”

  5. It is true what he is doing is more economically viable. This is practical. But knitting had his passion. He should do it on the side, may be. Always a struggle between what is loved and what is preferred.

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  9. Poor Saroj! So sad that his dreams were crushed, traded in for a place in the rat race. The bond we have with our grandparents is something that’s very special. I hope that at least now, he’ll be able to follow his passion, and fill that gnawing hole in his heart. Great story, Aksh! I loved it. ♥️

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  10. Beautiful story Akshata. reminded me of one I had written some time ago called ‘the knitting needles’. indeed life is short and it’s important to find time for the things we love.

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