The sky was bloodshot. The rays of the rising sun cast a reddish glow over the morning sky and painted the clouds red. The morning rays kissed the waiting horizon and spread the light gradually but steadily, dispelling the blanket of darkness. The Golden Orb was yet to make his appearance but his magnificent rays set the tone for his spectacular entry. Sunrises are glorious and spectacular. Though they are a daily occurrence, sunrises don’t lose their charm because of their routine. Every sunrise is beautiful and glorious in its own way. They signal a new beginning, hope, and a chance to start afresh.
During the lockdown, on the rare occasions when I woke up early, I dragged myself to the veranda. I couldn’t exactly see the sunrise but I marveled at how the sky changed its hues in the early morning. The chirping of the birds seemed so melodious. I watched the commotion in the streets as the vegetable vendors unloaded the fresh produce and set up their stalls. I watched early-bird shoppers turning up at the shops to get to the milk before all the packets were sold out. The slight chill of the morning air made me draw my sweater closer. I fixed myself a cup of tea and returned to my vantage point in the verandah. As I nursed my steaming mug of tea, the sky slowly shed its reddish hues. As the sun rose higher and higher, the calm blanket of dawn was permeated by the din of city life. Even in the hustle and bustle of nature, I had my tiny but perfect slice of nature. And it never fails to calm me down when I am troubled. It fills me with a sense of tranquility that calms down my racing heart and thoughts and slows down my head when it seems to be spinning. And I am glad and grateful for my perfect slice of nature.
This post was written in response to the Tale Weaver – #286 – Sunrise – 30th July prompt hosted by Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie. The challenge, this week, was to write a response to the word “sunrise”. I went with a very abstract this time. I feel as if I am drained. I couldn’t bring myself to spin a flash fiction for this prompt. 😦 Hopefully, it’s not a writer’s block! Fingers crossed.
For the visually challenged readers, the given photo was taken at 6.30 am recently of the morning sunrise.
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As beautiful as the sunrise Shweta!
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Thank you so much, dear. 🙂
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Very descriptive writing Shweta… reading this calmed my mind before I fall asleep now.. 😊
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How’s your headache now?
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I am much better. Thank you for asking, HS. How are you today?
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Good to hear that🙌
I am tired physically but feeling so good mentally .. rapid antigen test gave a negative … yesss… 😄😄
diagnosis stands at swine flu again and I’m on meds for that.. 😊
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Yay! I’m so happy to hear that.. About the negative part. I hope you feel happy and fresh, physically and mentally.
Oh, swine flu! Take care, HS. I wish you a very speedy recovery. How’s work? Do you have WFH option?
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I run my own business in food distribution currently… which apparently is at a all time low because of covid .. so it was not a problem to manage things from home 😊..
thank you so much .. want to be active n back on my feet soon ..
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Oh, I’m sorry to hear that it’s at an all time low. I hope the orders start picking up.
Here’s wishing you a very speedy recovery. Take care, HS. 🙂
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Yes hoping for that.. thanks Shweta 😊
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Take care. Good night, HS 🙂
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Aww. I am so happy to hear that. Thank you so much, HS. 🙂
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Wonderful!!
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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You are most welcome!
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😃
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Beautiful! Once again a well described scene, Shweta ❤️
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Thank you so much, chechi 🙂
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The sight of the rising sun is always pleasure and enough to lighten any heart. A beautifully written piece, Shweta. 😄
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Indeed, it is! Thank you so much. 🙂
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Amazing description. Very detailed and easy to visualize!
It’s been a while since I have seen a good sunrise! Loved reading this post 😍
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I am so happy to hear that. Thank you so much. 🙂
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😇
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I hope you get a chance to see a good sunrise soon 🙂
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Haha, thanks!
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Beautiful 😍
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Thank you so much, Reshmi 🙂
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😍😍😍
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Thank you so much, Era 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂🙂
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I do love the days when I am up early to catch the sunrise. But one does need a good vintage point too.
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I love such days too. How are you, Sadje? Well rested?
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Thanks Shweta, getting there. Right now it’s very early nights and getting up way too early too! But no sunrises yet as it’s cloudy for last couple of days.
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I hope that you’re able to enjoy a great sunrise soon ❤️
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I hope so too. 😻
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It is always beautiful to watch changing colours of the sky. Beautiful picture and wonderful description!!
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Yes, it’s very beautiful indeed. It’s easy to lose ourselves in the beauty of it 😃
I can’t take credit for the picture but thank you so much for appreciating my descriptions.
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Ahhh! Loved this one 👌
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Thank you so much, Akshita. 🙂
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😍😍😍😍 great post ❗❗ loved it 😍😍👍🏻👍🏻
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Thank you so much 🥰
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Your welcome friend 😊
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this writing is so calming to imagine. ☺️
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I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you, Joana 😃
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Nice write up. 🙂
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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You are welcome, Shweta. 🙂
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❤️🤗
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This was indeed perfect slice of nature. And com’on Shweta why do you think it’s a writer’s block, anything you write is welcomed and appreciated. Look how Beautifully you have described nature early morning.
I toh don’t even get up by this time to see nature’s beauty!
I hope you are fine now and your health is good.
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Awww, thank you so much, my dear Rhyming Princess. I guess I was feeling a bit worried because I couldn’t spin a story out of this. Thanks a lot. Your comment has got me smiling 😊
I don’t get up always in time for the sunrise but when I do, I try to catch a glimpse. I’m very much fine, my dear. Thank you so much 🥰
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Purpose solved when you got that smile on your face.
See you around ✨
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You’re always so sweet, my dear. I hope you had a great weekend 😊
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This is beautiful. Love the way you introduced it and when you said they happen every day but are beautiful in different ways, it had me hooked. 🌸
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I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you, Jude. It’s amazing, indeed. They are essentially the same but it differs everyday!
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Beautiful to catch the very early dawn sunrise and loved the way your words unfolded, Shweta. To be one with the beauty of nature.
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I’m so happy to hear that. Nature is very beautiful indeed and I get lost in it every now and then 😃
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Yes who would not nature is like that. It is so beautiful.
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Yes, indeed. I hope you had a great day, dear 🙂
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Yes dear all good, Shweta. Hope you too had a good day. Good night and sweet dreams.
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I did! Good night and sweet dreams to you too, dear )
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💤💤💤💤🌷🌷🌷🌷
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This was really beautiful Shweta!! I loved how effortless it was, and of course very tranquil. And your descriptive phrases were just right! Not too much, not too less. I don’t think this is writer’s block! Maybe you are just channeling a different side of your mind!
Have a wonderful day dear!🤗💞🧡🌹
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Ohh! I hope that it’s a different side too. Anything but a writer’s block. Thank you so much, Ishita 🙂
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Most welcome Shweta♥️
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This is well done.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Loved this- sunrises and sunsets always make me feel so much better for some reason!
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Oh yes, they have the same effect on me. They are very calming and a great way to start the day. Thank you, Pooja ♥️🤗
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My pleasure!
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A beautiful painting with words Shweta ❤
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I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much, dear ♥️
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Welcome Shweta 🙂
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I will
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I will. It’s alright, Anisha. It happens.
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Hues of the sky when sun rises or sets are so soothing. ❤
Vivid descriptions, Shweta! Why do you call this writer’s block?
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Oh yes, they are absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Anisha. Because I found myself in a place where I was not able to write fiction. I thought that might be the warning bells of a writer’s block!
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My pleasure, Shweta!
I’m facing something similar too. I have an idea in mind for a tale for more than 2 weeks. I’m unable to frame a structure to it. I thought it’s one of the side-effects of lockdown.
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Hey Anisha. Sorry for the late reply. Were you about to frame the story?
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No problem! (:
Yeah, I was about to frame. I didn’t have the mindset then to structure it properly. It’s still in my drafts.
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It happens. I’ve had stuff that have been lying in my drafts folder for years together! 😬😅
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Haha! Cat will be out at writer’s will. 😄
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Indeed. That, or when we run out of inspiration or time to create a new post 😂
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