The pinewood beyond the fences or her village home was the place she loved most; it was a place she could find herself back, no matter how tough the day was.
The winter snow thaws to wet
The bed of cones and needles of pine;
A mushroom joins the family.
Every year she sees a new mushroom added as winter makes way for spring.
But for her, spring is yet to come, as she waits for the trial to get over, and see the four animals punished; animals that raped and left her brutally devastated by the roadside to die.
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This week, I thought a lot to write something sweet, fairy or sci-fi, but the recent uproar since last two days on the Delhi rape accused interview, I couldn’t shake off the thought – why those four barbarians are still alive, while the innocent girl’s soul still waits for justice.
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Man, everywhere in this prompt is rape, murder and suicide. I am amazed at how dark this image is for all of us.
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Yup – I tried to get out of this mood, but just couldn’t shake it out
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I totally understand. That story has stuck with me for days.
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Dear JHC,
A dark tale, fitting for the prompt and the growth of mushrooms. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
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Powerfully done.
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Thanks Sandra !
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I was thinking the same. Once India was a faraway land full of promising adventures. Lately full of horror stories. What a tragic way to paint an entire nation. Very powerful story, glad you penned it.
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Thanks Lore! Couldn’t stop myself…
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I can but echo the comments that were written before mine. Thanks for reminding us.
janet
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Thanks Janet – I guess we now need to go further …
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Well done. Stories like yours need to be told to remind people that all is not right with this world.
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You bet they are not Alicia… and its WE who need to change it..
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another grim story,
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Dear Horus,
We both went for the jugular this week. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle ! You gave me the opportunity-
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Powerful story to match the horror of that girl’s fate.
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Thanks Liz ! but I guess her horror is far far more horrific !
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Thank you for speaking out for that poor girl. We need more outrage!
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Thanks for reading Tracey – and I fully agree we need volcano of outrage !
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A dark sad tale. Hopefully with punishment the girl can again experience Spring.
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She waiting for that hope only I guess.. Thanks for the read Irene !
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I see the BBC film India’s Daughter has raised eyebrows in India. Hopefully there’ll be more reaction than that. There are enough good people living there.
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I just hope all the good people also “DO” something ! Thanks for the visit Patrick !
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I have to say mushrooms never led me to think about how often young women are victimized, but the stories are heartfelt and intense. This was another great addition to this week’s fold. I have a 17 year old daughter and it is always in my mind especially when she leaves the high school after dark following football, basketball or another school event.
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I can understand what you feel Joe – and hope we are somehow able to make this planet a bit more habitable !
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I’m not sure I see the world the same as other people, because mushrooms seem to bring out so many sad stories, and I see them as fascinating living beings… but never mind, excellent story, sad. They need to be told.
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Mushrooms are also magical and symbol of undying life – hope ! And its that hope that led me to this story. Thanks for the visit friend.
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Another very dark tale from this week’s prompt! Nicely done.
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Thanks for your read and nice words!
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Powerful story. I hope they get their due. It’s such a horrific thing to think about.
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