The chaos around me was overwhelming and I didn’t know how to deal with it.
So much has happened since that day that I haven’t had the time to grieve.
But I had to find some semblance of normality again.
The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.
So, I worked really hard.
Today, however corny it may sound, it’s the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had.
No one will ever tell me, but I know I’m your superhero single dad. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Linking this to Write Tribe Festival of Words – June 2018
Day 1 : Image Prompt and Quote Prompt -“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” – The Lion King
58 Responses
Wow. I came to read the first post of this FOW and I must say that you have created magic in so few words. Inspiring indeed.
Thanks a lot for your generous words, Sonia 🙂
Beautiful! Love the story and how you combined two prompts, Shilpa.
Thank you, Corinne, glad you liked this attempt 🙂
Lovely story!
True! Dads are superheroes, yet moms steal all the thunder.
Oh yes, Moms get all the credit though dads work hard too. Thanks Priya 🙂
lovely words for Dad!!!!
Thanks Nidhi 🙂
Such a lovely take on two prompts, Shilpa, as only you can do! What a beautiful story. Loved it.
Thank you so much Esha 🙂
Kudos !! ☺️
Thanks 🙂
A bitter sweet tale. Nicely done for the prompt.
Thank you Suzy 🙂
Always amazed at your weaving prowess Shilpa..Well done!!
Thanks for your kind words, Bhagyashree 🙂
Very nice presentation,loved it.
Thanks Jyotirmoy 🙂
Nice one Shilpa
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading, Sachin! 🙂
Short and crisp. I could never imagine writing so much in so less. Yes, thats how most of the single dads feel.
Oh you can do it too! 🙂 Thanks Anupriya!
Done very well Shilpa in a few words
Thanks Akshata! 🙂
The new age “Single dad” trend will definitely have many vouching for the story here!
Heartwarming take on the prompt.
Thanks Anagha, glad you think so! 🙂
This tugged at my heartstrings, Shilpa. Beautiful take on the prompt.
Thank you, Mayuri 🙂
Two prompts in one. Loved it and the way you took it.
Thanks Sheethal 🙂
My dad was a single parent and he is my superhero with an invisible cape. Loved how beautifully you used two prompts to create one story in 100 words. Take a bow
Oh wow. That’s nice. Glad you can relate to this story, Balaka. Thanks for your kind words 🙂
Your 100 word short story packed quite a punch, Shilpa! Also you have cleverly woven two prompts into your story, bravo!
Thanks Anshu 🙂
You have portrayed a father’s emotional state very well Shilpa! And combining of two prompts in one…amazing! Loved reading it!
Thanks Sheela. Good to see you back 🙂
Amazing post. Loved how you created the magic in few words only.
Thanks Vartika 🙂
Very nicely presented. Combining two prompts was a good idea.
Last minute inspiration. Thanks Mayura 🙂
As always, snappy and effective, Shilpa. Love the image you’ve chosen to go with the prompt too 🙂
Thanks Shailaja. Glad you liked this attempt.
Oh, that’s the prompt pic 🙂
Beautiful tale.. I have too tried a flash fiction this time.. 🙂
Beautifully coined, Shilpa. I loved how effortlessly you used the two prompts to tell this tale. Superb!
That’s lovely and you combined two prompts. Wow!
Dads are true superheroes.
This is a sweet way to justify the pic prompt along with the lines. There is no one better than ourselves to judge what we have done
Beautiful combination there, Shilpa!!!
So much you said with just few words Shilpa. beautiful mixing of two prompts.
Awwww this one is so touching. So happy to read your short stories again
I didn’t realise how much I missed these short gems from you, shilpa. Again, I couldn’t guess you were talking about the father
I loved the way you combined both the prompts with just the right amount of pathos.
The end was a surprise. Very well written, Shilpa.
Aww! this is so beautiful. I could see my dad through this post. Nice take on the picture prompt. I’ve not been regular with blogging, but this festival of words is helping me to reconnect to blogging and with my favourite bloggers.
Gayu
Such a strong and tender story Shilpaa. Very well written.
Lovely take on this. Not an easy task at all in real life. Both for single dads or mom’s
Well composed story.
This was so sweet and nice. Single dads aren’t spoken about enough and you have done justice to it.
What a sweet story and two prompts together, Shilpa.
Btw – I miss your 55 word fiction. You used to do that, right? It would be great to read those again 🙂