Tuesday
Aug102010
We Need The Rain
August 10, 2010 * * * * * Posted by: Puna 
Continued from…
How do I mourn?
The answer lies in the heart of someone who has lost too. “My beautiful,” says grandmother, “Leave that life and live this one. Even if this is not as happy. It is the one you have now.”
How can I be so ugly?
“Look at me,” says grandmother, “Where do you see beauty in me? It is where I see beauty in you.”
I need my pills to be sane.
“You need the sun, you need the rain, you need the cattle to eat. It is all you need.”
I hate.
“You will forgive.”
They took my daughter.
“You’re little girl is in heaven. It is where you will be too one day.”
Grandmother, I love you.
“I love you too my beauty.” The old woman turns away with tears in her eyes but reaches back with her hand and pats the young bowed head.
“I love you too.”
Reader Comments (9)
This story is getting sadder and sadder..and more and more beautiful with each installment. The love between grandmother and granddaughter here is simply heartbreaking and lovely all at once and the same time.
I'm crying out for more...more...more!!!
First of all, Puna, the image is rain-licious. It's heavy-laden, as though it carries the weight of all the tears of the world. Your story is reminding me of "a tear and a smile" and how the history of our lives is a bittersweet drama. The "I" in the story has a very wise grandmother. She, too, feels the tears of the world! Yes, indeed...we need this kind of rain to cleanse us.
Puna. Amazing. I'm crying. Gotta go.
Yes, tears and life and love and all the reality that makes a great story. Beautiful image.
beautiful words and image
I could have sworn I commented on this yesterday, Puna. So sorry! I'm always typing my comment and then forgetting to submit - seriously! I can't tell you the number of times I've done that. I love this continuing saga - it's so beautiful and sad and real and fantastic all at the same time.
this is my favourite post in your story, it's so simple and yet speaks volumes.
oh my, I have been in the granddaughter's mournful time. I lost my sone 6 1/2 years ago. I am living the new life and sometimes it is happier than my previous one and sometimes it is sadder. This is so beautiful this story. These little stories and posts from bloggers that catch my heart are truly inspirational. Thank you Puna!
This is an amazing post in this story. Brings tears to my eyes.