He was thrilled. He had managed to find a spot in a secluded corner. Amidst the crowd. Just in time...
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He was thrilled. He had managed to find a spot in a secluded corner. Amidst the crowd. Just in time. Away from the din and noise. He paused for a moment in front of the banana leaf. And then sat down, cross-legged. It was more comfortable that way. It was time to sample the feast. He eyed the spread slowly, taking in all the items one at a time - the rice, the sambhar, and the curries. And yes, there was his favourite pickle. He let the aromatic flavours tease his senses briefly; and then began feasting.
The fare was delightful. The rice - well cooked. The sambhar - to die for! The curries - tingling the taste buds! The papad – crispy all right. The kheer - just heavenly! Satiated, he patted his well-rounded stomach with a smug smile; and banished thoughts of a second helping with a soft belch. That was the most fantastic feast he had had in the past few months. Satisfied, he rose to leave. It would be a while before he felt hungry again. Until then, the next garbage bin would simply have to wait.
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Usha
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Your know Usha, your comments are embellishments for my blogs. Thanks for the warm approbation. Your thumbsup made my day.
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Hi Sue
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You have summed up so succinctly whatever I was trying to say. Reading your comment was like reading my mind. You made my day! Hugs to you
Mel
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Promilla
Loved your short comment. Thanks for the thumbsup!
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Hi Dev
Glad to know the punch had its effect.
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Anjana
I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for being here :-))
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HI MQ : Good one, at first I was hungry but towards the end it made me feel sad at his condition, a good day for them is finding something decent to eat while we take so many things in life for granted.
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MEL!
Very beautifully written though....
My God!
First u got me hungry and finally........... Its a pity that still such people survive on leftovers from the garbage bin....
Cheers
Me
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Sudha
I was reading a series of flash fictions on the web and got inspired to write this. Guess the ending was a tad predictable. And hey, thanks for the appreciation :-))
Mel
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Hi BB
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This was written in a flash, really. The end must have been guessable (is there such a word?), I guess - the incidence is so commonplace in our country
Thanks for coming over
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hi melody queen,
very poignant little story. i liked it.
sandeep
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