“Why are you idling? Get back to work, you miserable idiot”, he yelled.
The little man he was pointing at, Ramesh, was malnourished, his bones showing clear against his skin. He got up and started toward the thirteen storey building under construction where he worked as a laborer, but could only take a few steps before he fell down again.
I reached his side, and heard him mutter, “Water… someone give me some water, please.”
Picking up a mug from the nearby tank, I poured it into his cupped hands, watching him relish every drop before the rude supervisor knocked the mug out of my hand, and ordered both of us back to work. As I walked away, I turned back to see Ramesh looking at me, and mouthing the words, “Thank you, Sahib”.
I turned back, smiling. A shout broke my thoughts. When I turned back again, I saw Ramesh lying on the ground, blood around him. Those last drops of water had come a little too late.
Written for Z to A in 26 Days Challenge
November 4th – W for Water
Image Source: Thirst by Christians, DeviantArt
Taking up the Z to A in 26 Days Challenge? The details are HERE, and the challenge enters Round 2 with Y today. I’m in India, so the challenge begins at 12AM IST, and goes on till the farthest timezone from me, in Anchorage (Alaska, USA, GMT -08 HRS), turns to the next day, so all time zones can share! All participants can share their W themed post links here in the comments section. I’ll comments informing of it, once the day is over in all time zones. If your comment doesn’t come immediately, it’d be because you need to have a prior approved comment at the blog. I’ll moderate them as soon as I can, and you should have no problems after that. Happy Challenge to you all. Have an inspired November!
awww that’s a sad one leo…Sigh…why be so crude…after all isn’t it said giving water to the thirsty and food to the hungry is the best way you can serve god…
Finally me participating leo 🙂 sorry for the delay..
This one is mine for W
http://thehope-life.blogspot.com/2010/11/wish.html
welcome to the challenge, lazy bird Tweety 😛 where were u for the first 3 letters huh? 😉
off to read ur W.
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2010/11/whiskers.html
What a very sad tale! Your meme results in so many different ideas!
yeah.. thats part of the challenge for sure, Rinkly! glad u liked the sad tale.. will read ur whiskers soon 🙂
Sad story! But touches you.
My W – http://mangop.blogspot.com/2010/11/watch-short-story.html
it happens a lot these days, LiT.. but goes un noticed!
So poignant. My heart breaks!
Mine is here:
http://intelclub.blogspot.com/2010/11/w-for-wield.html
will visit your W soon, Amity 🙂
Goodmorning Leo,
Between all the beautiful poems never expected such a jolting story to turn up.
Just one question: Why was there blood around him? Out of hitting his head as he fell?
This is one short story that has gripped my heart and is a tear jerker for me ’cause it reminds me of my personal life experience. Its so close to my heart can’t share it here. Tell you when we catch up again.
Take care dear friend! 🙂
My W is here:
http://klishmaklaver.blogspot.com/2010/11/whom-to-believe.html
yeah.. u got the blood reason, Vibz.. and people are worked so hard that it happens often 🙁 yeah, I’ll not inquire when we catch up, but you can share then if you wish 🙂 welcome to round 4..! 😀 Take care..
sad tale.. hmm..
mine is up..
http://gmsaravana.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/w-welcome/
–Someone Is Special–
welcome to W, SiS.. will read urs once I reach home! 🙂
here are ours:
http://rumyabhatt.blogspot.com/2010/11/wagon.html
http://nankablogs.blogspot.com/2010/11/waltz.html
welcome to W, R&N.. will read in the evening 🙂
Why why?? Why evening!! 😛 😛
coz I dont have access to other blogs from office, Rumz 😛 just mine, dashboard, reader etc 😛 I mean, when boss is around 😛 if he’s not there, I can access.. no problems 😀
Ohhh….like that huh?? No problems….don’t fret…. 🙂 We trust and know that you’ll do it sooner or later 😉 😀
yeah, sooner.. rather than later, Rumz 🙂
Sad that elixir of life came a bit to late… 🙁
yeah. unfortunate that, Nanka..
A very sad story. I wish I has seen this challenge earlier :(.
hi Harini.. yeah, sad story but is so true these days…
u can still do from W to A if u want 🙂
Hey “leo’ my whole blog is dedicated to your “w” letter.wht say?
umm, an interesting notion for sure, Raji 😀 do write a post a day if u can, and join the challenge from W 🙂
That was quite a sad one , a reality that often goes un noticed .. Sigh .. Makes me think and compel to agree that money is almost everything , to some .
My way of W : http://notjuswords.blogspot.com/2010/11/way-of-w.html
Thanks for your comments ! 🙂
nowadays, that is sooo true, Aarti…
welcome to W… will read urs soon..
What a stunning picture that is…awesome clarity…
http://mysoul111.blogspot.com/
thank you Shalmalee 🙂 the photo is quite clear for sure 😀
Believe me i was going to write a post on water.. but i changed my mine after reading ur amazing post..
mine is W for winter
http://varshas-diary.blogspot.com/2010/11/winter.html
you should have stuck to ur water Varsha.. this isn’t a competition 🙂 just a challenge 😀
now off to freeze in ur winter 🙂
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on 5/11/2010… post “Wh” Questions.
Sad that we some times do not realize the value of another’s life ! Disturbing …
My entry : http://ladynimue.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/wh-questions/
yes.. it is sad for sure.
read ur post, Lady Nim.. it was nice 🙂
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on 5/11/10… “Z to A… W for William Carlos Williams”
W is for William Carlos williams!
Yay!!!
http://itslovelyannie.com/2010/11/04/z-to-a-in-26-days-w-for-william-carlos-williams/
another interesting composition on hand I think.. on my way to ur lovely, Annie 🙂
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/word-challenge-in-w-plus-magic/
here is my w entry,
hope that you like it.
hi Jingle.. on my way to see your W 🙂
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on 5/11/10… “Whisper”
leeeooooooo
im done fina;lly 😀
sorry fr eXiting with X but now m Warbling again with W 😛
http://megzone.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/whisper/
good for you, Megoo.. but wish u’d done the X too.. 🙂 will read thy whisper now.
the W entries stop here! officially of course..! 😉
feel free to continue sharing the W themed posts..! 🙂
Talking to yourself again huh?? Strange….. 😐
😛 yeah.. it helps me focus Rumz 😉