Remorse

Boy with his slingshot aims at sparrow sitting on mulberry tree. Bird falls vertically on ground, dead. He had never killed before. Suddenly, remorse strikes him.  He burries the bird, vows never to be cruel to a living being again.

Playfulness takes life
innocence suddenly lost~
guilt saves lives later

31.5.2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Words that leave an impact with a lasting message. Well written :)
Chutani Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Aditi, this is based on a real childhood incident, which had left a deep mark. Mohan.
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