Small Joys
She broke into a smile on seeing again her constant companion of these past few months.
Her fingers grazed lightly to caress the soft contours.
As she buried her face and inhaled deeply, the refreshing smell awakened her senses.
Aah! The joy of snuggling up close and feeling the warmth of her freshly laundered blanket.
Linking it to Write Tribe Festival of Words – 3 : Day 6 : 55 Fiction
March 7, 2014 7:20 am|
There’s nothing like a freshly laundered blanket. I think mine could use a wash, come to think of it.
And thank you, Shilpa, I finally understand “55 Fiction”!
LuAnn
AJ’s Hooligans @AtoZChallenge
Back Porchervations
March 7, 2014 7:34 am|
Oh, I love the smell and feel of the freshly laundered clothes too! 🙂
Thank you LuAnn! So when are you writing your first 55 Fiction? Looking forward to read your story in 55 words 🙂
Cheers 🙂
March 7, 2014 7:28 am|
That’s someone’s OCD speaking 🙂 Lovely post for the 55 words!
March 7, 2014 7:34 am|
You know me so well, Kajal 😉
Thanks, glad you liked it 🙂
March 7, 2014 7:30 am|
Excellent twist at the end,Shilpa.But you should not have given away the story with that picture.In 55WF it is the suspense and twist that matter most.
March 7, 2014 7:36 am|
Thank you KP! Glad you liked this attempt 🙂
Thanks for your feedback, appreciate it! Have shifted the picture a bit down. Hope that helps to maintain the twist and suspense. 😛
March 7, 2014 7:31 am|
Haha….loved it Shilpa 🙂
March 7, 2014 7:36 am|
Thank you Aditi 🙂
March 7, 2014 8:09 am|
Ohh I feel the same I feel the same… I love placing freshly washed blankets on my bed and smell them. Wonderful 55er
March 7, 2014 12:51 pm|
Wow! You too, Raj!! Yes, there’s something beautiful about the fresh laundry. Thank you and glad you liked this 55 fiction:)
March 7, 2014 8:35 am|
Oh yes I know that smell… It feels so much at home to be under your own blanket
March 7, 2014 12:53 pm|
And your comment makes me want to do just that, tight now, Shiva! 😀
March 7, 2014 8:55 am|
I love fresh laundered clothes too!! Brilliant 55er.
March 7, 2014 12:53 pm|
Super!! Thank you Bhagyashree 🙂
March 7, 2014 9:09 am|
That was beautiful and well expressed in just 55 words!
March 7, 2014 12:54 pm|
Thanks a lot, Pixie, glad you liked this one 🙂
March 7, 2014 10:12 am|
Lovely post! Oh that smell…
March 7, 2014 12:54 pm|
🙂 🙂
March 7, 2014 10:34 am|
Ah reminds me I should give mine for laundry 😉 nice post
March 7, 2014 12:54 pm|
LOL 😀 Go ahead and do that this weekend 😀
Thank you Sugandha 🙂
March 7, 2014 10:57 am|
A very aromatic fictional piece! Was refreshing to read.
March 7, 2014 12:55 pm|
Thanks Aarthy! Glad you enjoyed reading this 55 word story 🙂
March 7, 2014 11:19 am|
A lovely 55er. The fresh smell. Oh! How nice.
March 7, 2014 12:56 pm|
Thank you Ma’am. We all love that fresh and crisp smell of our laundry 🙂
March 7, 2014 11:29 am|
you got me with the end — that was great
March 7, 2014 12:57 pm|
Mission accomplished! Thank you so much Carol 🙂
March 7, 2014 11:37 am|
Aww.. Lovely feeling…
March 7, 2014 12:57 pm|
You bet 🙂
March 7, 2014 1:34 pm|
This is wonderful! As I read first 2 lines my mind raced to come up with various alternatives- puppy, flowers, loved one etc! And finally the twist- blanket!! 😉
March 8, 2014 2:10 pm|
Thanks Amrita! Glad you enjoyed reading this story in 55 words 🙂
March 7, 2014 2:27 pm|
Hahaha sneaky post this one! 🙂
Loved it!
March 8, 2014 2:11 pm|
Thank you Soumya 🙂
March 7, 2014 2:45 pm|
Freshly laundered clothes are a treat to the eyes and touch. a simple post told in an extraordinary way.
March 8, 2014 2:11 pm|
Thanks a lot, Kalpana! 🙂
March 7, 2014 2:55 pm|
bad girl – my imagnation went on a overdrive!
March 8, 2014 2:12 pm|
LOL 😀 Glad you didnt see it coming 😉
March 7, 2014 3:23 pm|
Oh No! What all wonderful thoughts ran through my head. 😀 But I know this feeling too well too. 🙂
March 8, 2014 2:12 pm|
Aha! You too!! 😀
March 7, 2014 3:52 pm|
Lovely to snuggle up with this companion! 🙂 True story 🙂
March 8, 2014 2:13 pm|
Same pinch 😀
March 7, 2014 5:53 pm|
And there goes another 30 mins of your day snuggling in the blanket
March 8, 2014 2:13 pm|
Just 30 minutes? More than that 😀
March 7, 2014 6:33 pm|
🙂 Pasion in the ordinary things in life!
March 8, 2014 2:14 pm|
🙂
March 7, 2014 6:57 pm|
makes me miss my home!! *homesick* 🙁 🙁
March 8, 2014 2:15 pm|
Awwww! Hugs Nibha!! Hope you get to visit your home soon 🙂
March 8, 2014 12:11 am|
Awww.. what an amazing 55er !!
March 8, 2014 2:16 pm|
Thank you Jyotsna 🙂
March 8, 2014 1:08 am|
The picture spoilt the fun 🙂 My imagination would have led me elsewhere 🙂
March 8, 2014 2:16 pm|
Oh! I have removed the pic now! 😐
March 8, 2014 5:20 am|
Ah, the blissful feeling… Not just freshening smell, even the touch of the fabric is so inviting Shilpa 🙂
March 8, 2014 2:16 pm|
I know 😀
March 8, 2014 7:29 am|
Freshly laundered clothes……the smell is heavenly. Nice read !!
March 8, 2014 2:17 pm|
You bet! Thanks Binny! 🙂
March 8, 2014 5:01 pm|
hehe! Shilpa! There is no better joy than cuddle and wrapped in warmth of the blanket:)
March 8, 2014 7:48 pm|
True that! 🙂
March 8, 2014 7:46 pm|
I got a different msg in first few words till anti climax ..BLANKET.
What I like is the flow of words just fitting in.
March 8, 2014 7:49 pm|
Glad you enjoyed reading this 55 word story. Thank you Mr Chowla 🙂
March 9, 2014 4:28 pm|
Haha!! I agree…especially having washed my sheets today after way too long! 😀
March 13, 2014 9:07 pm|
‘Way too long’, PB ….LOL 😀
March 9, 2014 5:05 pm|
Ah freshly laundered blanket, yes so true, no one likes a wet blanket.
March 13, 2014 9:08 pm|
A wet blanket… eww!! 😛
March 10, 2014 11:17 am|
Bravo Bravo. Brilliantly done 🙂 It’s been a while since I’ve been here – so sorry !
March 13, 2014 9:09 pm|
Thanks Sid! Good to see you here 🙂
March 10, 2014 11:27 am|
This was too cute! Loved the way you led the reader on 😀
March 13, 2014 9:09 pm|
Thanks Shailaja! Glad you enjoyed this 55er 🙂
March 10, 2014 11:38 am|
Me too…me too…only i can’t put it in a 55er like you:). i love too the mild floral fragrance that emanates from a laundered blanket.
March 13, 2014 9:11 pm|
It’s because, you have never written one!! When are writing your first 55er Asha??
Aah! That smell! 😎
March 10, 2014 4:00 pm|
This is me 😀 aaah this is the perfect love story no?
March 13, 2014 9:11 pm|
You too 😀
March 13, 2014 2:06 pm|
Nice one. Blankets are so snuggly especially when it’s cold, wet and windy. Cute.
March 13, 2014 9:11 pm|
Best friends for such weather! Thanks Suzy 🙂