It wasn’t that she didn’t enjoy living in her private house, located in a posh neighbourhood of the city, and acquired at a price so cheap it was almost ridiculous.
It was just that lately, the neighbourhood had started bustling with ill-mannered rogues that some people called innocent children, and they took liberties not only in pelting stones at her house but also in climbing up and breaking into her peace.
She knew some of her envious friends – did they still count as friends? – laughed at her behind her back and called her high-up accommodation a tree house, so snug they were about their cooped up homes in somebody else’s building.
When she woke up in the morning, the thought of inclement weather, unceasing ruckus and a hypocritical circle of acquaintances made her depressed and wistful for a change of location.
It indeed was time to abandon her nest in the society’s tallest tree, the pigeon thought as she flew away into the sunny sky, free as only a bird knows how to be.
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Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week, Lillie McFerrin posts a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate can write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in the five sentences, and is just for direction. This week: ABANDON.
Now every Friday on Saddi Delhi.
Of Paneer, Pulao and Pune 
An interesting perspective! The ending was quite a surprise!
Warm welcome here. 🙂 Delighted you enjoyed the post. 🙂
Acceptance of a reality leads to new possibilities! Nice.
Absolutely! Acceptance is imperative at times. Thank you for dropping by Dilip. 🙂
lovely .. 5 lines and a tale with a twist.. been some time since I have visited.. old wine you are, such lovely tales you spin.. 🙂
Vaayadi, good to hear from you! 🙂 Delighted you enjoyed the post…thanks a lot for the warm words. Hope to see you around more often. 😀
Cute, a sweet ending!
Thanks a lot Lisa! 😀
Ah what a twist in the tale. Loved it 🙂
Thank you very much Tharani. 🙂
Love the last lines, Debo. It’s filled with positive energy and warm thoughts. Can imagine the powerful imagery playing in front of my eyes:)
Thanks a lot Vishal. Delighted you enjoyed reading the post. 😀
I would love to be a bird to fly away..
but as the first comment it is a shame when others make us do that not goood ..
Me too, ditto! 😀
Circumstances can indeed be sad sometimes.
Some people called innocent children. Loved that line. Still didn’t prepare me for the ending 😊
Haha. 😀 I think I will give credit for this to the scores of pigeons I saw on my way to work today. 😀
Really happy you liked the post, Shailaja!
The narrator was a fun surprise. I think it’s interesting that, when given the same prompt, we both started our stories out with, “It wasn’t that she…”
I just read your post and thought exactly the same thing! 😀 😀
Thank you for dropping by, Adan. 🙂
It’s a shame the situation gets to a point whereby one needs to flock the nest not because of their own accord but due to other triggering factors.
I do enjoy the Five Sentence Fiction…..I actually started a 5 word fiction on my site, not as consistent a writer as your good self, however should you stumble in the rain then hope you land safely to my blog.
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Wish you a nice weekend.
D.
It indeed is a shame. What’s more, we sometimes need to stick to something that pains us only because we lack the freedom to take certain decisions.
I am hopping over to your place right away, even though it isn’t raining. 😀 Did you know this blog was earlier called “Of Paneer, Pulao and Pune”? Potato sandwich sounds super especially considering I didn’t eat lunch. 😀
Why the name change?
I moved to Delhi. 😉
Nice take! I enjoyed it. The ending was a complete surprise
Thanks a lot Vidya. Delighted you enjoyed the piece. 🙂
quite interesting, could not imagine it would end this way,great
Thank you for dropping by! Glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂