Old Flame
Posted on 15. Feb, 2010 by Mani Padma in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 4, Issues, Sections, Vol. I
His rheumy eyes searched her out among the morning crowd . She was still seated on that bench. Looking ethereal. Ageless. She looked at him and smiled shyly. A first. His heart skipped a beat.
After months of pursuit she finally acknowledged him today.
Life was beautiful.
For widower Mr Garg, life began at sixty again.
Lakshmi Rajan
Feb 15th, 2010
Love is ageless
Reminds of my favourite movie Cheeni Kum
hashan
Feb 15th, 2010
seconding LR, Love is ageless…Loved it Mani !
kavita
Feb 16th, 2010
Yes,love is ageless !! And you are right ..love is life .Thanks Mani for writing so beautifully.
Mr. Pramathesh Borkotoky
Feb 16th, 2010
@LR
I did not know Cheeni Kum was your favorite movie.
mani
Feb 17th, 2010
@all. thanks.I guess i will know whether it is ageless only when i reach that age you see. kidding.
kavita
Feb 17th, 2010
@Mani…and if Mr. Garg is still around.kidding.