Author : Jaya ⊥ Flash Fiction ⊥ September 1, 2018
Elison let the bubble blow out of the bubble blower. Of course with its stupendous size, as mamma had said, she needed help of her younger sister Amie to blow into it perfectly. Elison did not have to say anything. Amie at the age of eight already knew what she had to do. She stood up and started blowing in it.
Elison could smell the fleeting fragrance of mint in air. She noticed the cool air caressing her cheeks and purely passing through the bubble blower. She could hear the eternal cooing of the birds as they travelled back to their nests snuggling with their fledglings merrily. She overheard the gossip and the giggle of the gleeful girls living next door.
Suddenly, little Amie’s hysteric claps brought her back from her assimilation. “Elison ! It is beautiful. I can see the colours of the rainbow in it. It is so huge and changing its shape frequently. It’s so clear and delicate. I wish I could touch it. It’s already high up in the air.”
Elison quickly put up her head in anticipation of seeing the giant bubble herself.
But alas!! Amie’s description was all that she had to imagine the beautiful picture of that brilliant bubble. A bubble which was made up of words and sounds.
Elison again lifted her hand to blow the bubble second time. But this time the soapy water weighed more with the salt added to it in a trickle.
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Beautiful. You have weaved a tale of something so normal. Great attempt.
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Glad you liked it. Blindness is actually like living in a bubble.
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It is a sad story .But written beautifully.
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Thanks Amrita. Glad you liked it
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Lovely story, can live and breathe it. Simple like a bubble
#indiabeautywrites
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Thanks Latha….glad u liked it.
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well written story depicting life as a bubble. very emotional too.
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You caught the essence !
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Lovely emotions but couldn’t understand why Elison needed the help of her younger sister . Is she incapacitated in any way?
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You missed the essence dear… Read again to locate how was she incapacitated.
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Ok will do . Was in a hurry to get the target done
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Read it again and missed the point . Must be dumb . But when I read your reply to a comment I realised you were talking about a blind girl
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Dear if you notice…the second para…Ellison can hear , feel, smell only. What is missing??
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A short and emotional story! You are really a weaver of words. I loved it.
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Really nice story…introspective and can be interpreted in so many ways! I love this kind of enigmatic writing! Keep writing. Looking forward to reading more posts from you. #MyFriendAlexa #MayuraReads
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Thanks Mayura !
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The story itself is so heavy to read despite being so short yet crisp with emotions. You’re so talented with words, Jaya.
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Thanks for your encouragement dear.
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Beautifully written. Emotional account!
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Thanks dear !
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Such an emotional story it is, but I love reading it. Well written
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Thanks Priyal.
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Loved the story and interpretation.
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Thanks !
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Beautiful! Heart wrenching, yet so beautiful!
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Thanks Samarpita !
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Hi Jaya
I believe Elison perceives the world and hence the bubble blowing experience in her own way. Very descriptive writing.
Namratha from #firstgreenstep #MyFriendAlexa
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Thanks Namratha !
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Lovely post with subtle emotions and playful words. Keep the good work going Jaya.
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Thanks for encouragement Manas !
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Hi Jaya, I used to love blowing soapy bubbles as a child , but never appreciated their beauty and soul like you have worded so charmingly. #MyFriendAlexa #SujatawdeReads
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Thanks Sujata. Happy you liked it.
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Beautifully written jaya……
Could feel the pain….. short story but full of emotions .
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Hey ! Glad to see you here. Thanks for encouraging dear.
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Very well crafted Jaya, could sense each word of the story.
Cheers
MeenalSonal from AuraOfThoughts
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Thanks for encouraging me.
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Too good Jaya…keep writing
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Thanks !
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You weave magic with words, Jo. Where were you? Missed you.
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Waiting for you to push me into this ….once again.
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Short and emotional tale! Very beautifully written Jaya!
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Thanks Surbhi !
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life as a bubble – how nice is that! well done.
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Thanks Tina !
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beautiful story
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Thanks Annie !
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Very interesting! Sad but hopeful. #surreads #myfriendalexa #blogchatter
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Thanks a lot ! It does touch the heartstrings.
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Beautiful written but sad at d same time. Life is like this – full of hope in one moment but reality is different.
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