Deep in her heart she prays for
older kids to be playing silently. Or else outside. But with summer sun in the
noon, she knows that will not be possible. Then somebody walks in the room and
she hopes they tiptoe their way back. And that they do not bang the door shut
on their way out. That no guests – announced or unannounced drop in – for they
will ring the shrill bell. That the loud whistle of the cooker should not pop
off. That she does not have to use the mixer-grinder at this hour. That nobody
asks her for stuff she keeps in the cupboards of last bedroom. She would prefer
if TV could be enjoyed – when muted and that the bikes in the alley were all
fitted with silencers. That monkeys could find some other place for chit-chat
than their terrace.
Yes, she looks forward to a pin drop silence. She cannot risk the noises. Not even the slightest
ones. Not with her youngest (1.5 year old) sleeping or trying to sleep in the
last room.
That's a perfect description of how I feel when my husband tries to sleep after a night shift!
ReplyDeleteGood to see that the thoughts matched again :)
DeleteThis is incredible. I liked the shift of focus from the story being about her to being about her child.
ReplyDeleteAlso left me wondering why it was so important the child not be disturbed...
The sleeping child would have woken up at loud noises. So she did not want to take the risk.
Delete"Not with her youngest (1.5 year old) sleeping or trying to sleep in the last room."
So it was important that the child not be disturbed.
Thank you for the visit. And such kind words.
ah - thanks. I couldn't see the "." and read it as 15 year old.
DeleteIt is good to have removed the element of doubt :) Thanks
DeleteWanted more. But I know the rules. =)
ReplyDeleteAt first, I thought she had a migraine!
Thanks for sharing at 5-minute Friday. It is such a great writing exercise. And I love William Wordsworth.
Thank you Laura. Your encore is highly appreciated. And I am glad you notices William Wordsworth.
DeleteVivid images. I well remember when my daughter was a baby it was such a relief when she settled down to sleep that I didn't want anything to wake her up.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carver. Yes, I guess it is the same story everywhere.
DeleteWonderful story. We all have been there... me I am an early riser and Jim is not... so thankfully I have the yard to work in. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is really good to hear such beautiful thoughts from you, especially with fire and all going in your neighborhood.
DeleteThank you so much for your support.