It was her birthday. Rashid counted his leftover weekly pocket allowance. He regretted his illicit greediness over his daily pani pooris. His nine year old’s imagination, allowance and savings were limited.
Heart swelling with affection, he recalled her bright smile, her indulgence towards his whims and her patience over his pranks.
His desperate need to show his love on his mother’s special day led him to the kitchen cupboard. What could he give her?
He painstakingly cut an uneven heart shape on a bread slice and left it on the breakfast table with a childish note – “Dear Mom, Happy Birthday.”
Thanks Rochelle for the story challenge and the photo Prompt.
The best gift of all! What a wonderful birthday gift! 🙂
Thanks Jelli. It is indeed.
You made me smile 🙂
Yes, I like the lovely smile on your gravatar! Thanks for writing in.
What a lovely boy! I like your take on the prompt, Lavanya.
Thanks Penny. Good to have you back!
Beautiful, such a sweet and heart-warming tale.
Thanks Sarah Ann. Glad you liked it
Hmm. She might have liked that gesture more than an expensive gift too. 🙂 The thought does count! Lovely tale. 🙂
Thanks Vinay. Glad you liked it!
She will probably cherish the memory for the rest of her life. Great story.
Thanks Alice. Glad you liked it.
A lovely story.
Thanks for the visit & Welcome.
Dear Lavanya,
No doubt his mother treasures his efforts. Very sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle. Glad you liked it.
Beautiful …
Thanks Meha for writing in. Appreciate it.
That’s thr most precious gift for any mom! Heartwarming
That’s definitely a heart touching gift. His mother would be both happy and proud of him. 🙂
That’s true Norma. Thanks for writing in.