They stare when Iām not looking and look away when I am.
Shades of pity, fear, inquisitiveness and compassion show in their eyes.
Some want to talk to me but then their courage fails them.
My name is never called out.
To adopt a child with deformities probably needs a mighty miracle and nothing less.
Iām Writing Bravely for the Write Tribe Festival of Words ā March 2019
Day 2 : One Word Prompt ā Miracle
18 Responses
You’ve highlighted a very touchy issue, Shilpa! So very true of the many kids who await their fate at the adoption centres. It requires immense courage to take that step!! Loved this piece of flash fiction which reflects the reality of the times we live in. You’re simply too good at it, Shilpa! š
Our society is still not open to adoption though the numbers are steadily increasing. A child with deformities is viewed with a mixture of curiosity and pity. a message is conveyed in as little as 55 words.
So true and so sad. Firstly adoption is not taken in a good spirit in our society, and then to adopt a child with physical deformities – how shall that happen! A sad mad society!
Oh yes, and most will have the question in their minds as to what was the need in adopting such a child.
My sil adopted a month old child whom they came to know later was mentally challenged. everyone including her in laws asked her to return the child to the orphanage.. They just left home saying that they were his parents how could they leave him.
Such a heart touching issue. Most people adopt kids exactly the way they do shopping, not many would adopt a special child. However, I am fortunate to know a real-life couple who adopted a special child. Lovely post Shilpa.
Adoption itself is not very common in most societies. Adopting a special child, that indeed needs a huge miracle. Touching one.
So touching, well written.
I do not have children and I am associated with an organisation which caters to the needs of some economically underprivileged children. Esha is so right… it takes a lot of courage to adopt a child and I don’t have it. Shilpa, You make me think.
True. Also a big heart and a noble soul. God bless.
A very sensitive topic well weaved in few words. When adoption itself is something people ponder upon so much , adopting a differently abled child needs a lot of courage
Sad and true š
Heart wrenching sad reality. Wish no child faces such a fate.
Such a sad reality. Life can be so unfair and a compassionate benefactor would truly be a miracle. Let’s hope there are many for these unfortunate souls. As always you convey so much in so few words.
It is indeed sad to be the odd one out. But I do know of two families who deliberately adopted children who were differently abled and ultimately found their original families disintegrating. It not only takes a different mind set to adopt a differently abled child but it also needs a lot of resources both physical and financial apart from the mental.
Indeed a good thought. Reminds me somehow of the book called Wonder I read some time ago.
You conveyed so much emotion is the few words you chose to tell the story in Shilpa. The raw yearning of the child is palpable. I do hope for a miracle for the child. Great work.
You have put the sad truth into words so beautifully
Rare indeed. Thankfully such miracles do happen.
Sad reality well conveyed in a few words, Shilpa.