Our prompt for the day (optional as always) follows Gowrishankar’s suggestion that we write a poem re-telling a family anecdote that has stuck with you over time. It could be the story of the time your Uncle Louis caught a home run ball, the time your Cousin May accidentally brought home a coyote and gave it a bath, thinking it was a stray dog, or something darker (or even sillier).
I have no idea what to write about today,
an anecdote I have to say
So much easier to remember all the sad stuff
while bringing back the funny stories, is tough.
I can remember the laughing,
my stomach hurting and eyes watering-
but when I begin writing
I can’t but help thinking
That the things that made us laugh
If plotted on a graph
were those that embarrassed,
and were not the fairest…
Like the time when Aunt Sheela was shopping
and seeing her uncle coming-
She rushed out to greet
But slipped and slid and landed at his feet!
Flat on her stomach, hands stretched, she had a big fall
Under the bright lights, in the heart of the mall,
Uncle, shocked at this sudden entry
Bent forward rather gently,
and putting his hands on her head,
in a baritone voice, he said
“God Bless you, my dear child!”
Aunt Sheela still sprawled on the floor, looked dazed and wild
Uncle continued, “You needn’t do this here, you know.”
“Enough. Get up now. Let’s go.”
Note: In India, blessings are taken by Hindus, by touching elders’ feet. My grand-uncle, oblivious to the fact that my aunt had fallen flat and was not taking his blessings, had blessed her and not considered offering her his hand. My aunt narrated this incident to me a long time ago, in between giggles and peals of laughter. Thinking of it, still makes me laugh. I hope it made you laugh too but if it didn’t, I told you, “I can’t tell a joke.”
This really did make me smile, Smitha. I am not sure if your uncle’s reaction was because he was trying to spare her embarrassment or whether he really thought she was wanting to be blessed but either way it is amusing.
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🙂 I’m glad it did. Even thinking of it makes me laugh. That’s a good question Robbie. I must ask my aunt when I meet her next if she did ask him why he did what he did but who would think a custom would create such confusion. lol
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Of course I could…that’s why enjoyed it even more 😂😂
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You should have seen aunty’s face😀. Am not liking today’s prompt😔
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Ha Ha! This was hilarious. Wonderfully penned Smitha!
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😀you could imagine it right😊. Thanks so much Vandana
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What an image! Made me laugh.
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Ha ha…I am so glad you could picture it. It was funny😀. Thank you for letting me know. Feels good.
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Aww, yes that’s funny! I can totally picture it, well written.
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Oh thank you so much. I hoped I had described it aptly as the scene was extremely funny. XXX
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Awesome write Smitha….
I am still thinking 😛 I have no idea what to write… 😛
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Thanks so much Preethi. Hope it did make you laugh😊. Tell me about it. I just couldn’t remember anything funny.
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Lol 😀 Yes it definitely made me laugh 😀 😀 😀
I could picture the scene too Smitha LOL 😀 😀 😀 Damn good write Smitha… Superb 😉
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Your comment made my day❤. Now I can retire for the night. Thanks a ton Preethi. Must read out the poem to my aunt😉. XxX.
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🙂 Hahahaha yes yes, you should read it out to her 😀 😀 😀 ROFL
I think i would read it out to my cousin and aunt too 😛 LOL 😀 😀 😀
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Smitha did you read the A To Z Challenge Letter ‘O’ – today’s post of mine? 😜 You have a little suprise there 😜
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Just read it Preethi and you’ve completely left me speechless. Thank you for the appreciation. Will share your post on my blog and fb. Feels great when someone says nice things about you, right?😊
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Pleasure is all mine😊 And your most Welcome 😊🤗😘
Yes, it feels great when someone says nice things about you…😊😘 keep Smiling and always be Happy 🤗 😘
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Beautiful
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Thank you.
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Pleasure
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Great write✍️x
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Thanks Katie. Was the toughest till now.
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Your writing is so inspiring xx
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You’re so kind Katie. Thank you for the encouragement. Xxx
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