I noticed the old man sitting on a park bench sobbing his eyes out.
I looked around and saw a woman near him look at him briefly and then turned the other way, like she didn’t see anything, while another man was visibly embarrassed.
I just wished I could take away his pain. I think he must be truly sad to cry in public.
Wonder, what has distressed him. On second thoughts, I don’t need answers, I just want to comfort him.
So, I got up and sat near him, till he smiled, looked into my eyes and petted me.
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Linking this to Write Tribe’s 100 Words on Saturday prompt : I noticed the old man sitting on a park bench sobbing his eyes out… and Day 4 of the 5 Photos, 5 Days Challenge for which I was tagged by Genevive Angela.
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A canine is a man’s best friend and its proved over here. This doggy pissesses the ability to empathise.
One of our dogs is quite sensitive that way. If one of us isn’t feeling well, she will come and lay on or by our beds until we feel better. :O)
A touching story. There are many such friends in the park that shower us with selfless love and armed with sixth sense, they know how we feeling.
Such a sweet story, Shilpa! Time for you to get a dog now! 😉
hear hear 😀 I second that!
Dogs are indeed stress busters. And the most loyal.
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HI Shilpa – I wouldn’t comment anything here. “You are truly gifted”. How amazingly you have executed this 100 words story. The emotions perfect.
Aw…. that was such a cute story. Honestly, only a dog can empathise so completely.
Shilpa this an amazing story.In 100 words you have brought so many ermotions
Good story, I like the unexpected ending. And it made me wonder if I would be able to do the same. Something to think about, thanks!
Lovely. Most of the times a human being craves for support and someone to console them and utter some words of consolation before they actually start working on fixing the mess.
Oh, I absolutely love this – and totally didn’t see the end coming! Thank you for sharing this lovely piece.
What a wonderful interpretation to the prompt! Brilliant 🙂
This is so cute shilpa, loved this !
Aww! Shilpa, I read the last line and just burst out! Dogs are really very sensitive. My Chikoo gets the hint ( even before I start sobbing loudly) that I am going to break down in tears. He quickly comes near and puts his paw on my leg or hand, whichever is reachable, and begins whining – coaxing me to calm down immediately. Loved this short story!
That’s a tender tale of unconditional affection. The ending is a surprise one, a pleasant one 🙂
Shilpa, beautiful story 🙂 love the doggy in the picture too 🙂
Indeed, how sad one had to be to cry in public. Dogs are so sensitive. Beautiful write.
If only we were as compassionate as man’s most faithful companion 🙂
there’s nothing better than puppy love to heal an aching heart!
That’s the most heart-warming post I read today! Loved it, Shilpa. <3
Awww..Shilpa… You have beautifully scripted the emotions. .Such a lovely post!!
:)…so, getting a dog?
That’s so cute! 🙂