Only a fool would offer a gypsy a home to live, expecting him to never leave.
And she was one!
He was always the wandering kind. Fickle as a cloud. And she, sturdy as a tree stood tall, gripping the soil below her firmly planted feet.
When she met him, her roots only grew stronger. She bloomed with self-confidence in his presence, showering him with her fragrant flowers every now and then, thinking that would make him stay.
But soon enough, she realized he wasn’t happy. The far-away look in his eyes made her sad. He wasn’t looking for safety. He wanted to walk on the edge. He didn’t care about her flowers. He was born to chase the wind.
Because gypsies did not need firmly rooted trees for company. They needed caravans that would move with them on all their adventures.
She, who always took pride in her stability, realized that sometimes consistency was not enough. Change was the only thing that could make him hers. And she was incapable of change. For what was a tree if not strong and sturdy. If it changed, it would be a tree no more.
She knew she had to let him go. They weren’t meant for each other.
He was meant to travel.
She, to stand her ground...
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And she was one!
He was always the wandering kind. Fickle as a cloud. And she, sturdy as a tree stood tall, gripping the soil below her firmly planted feet.
When she met him, her roots only grew stronger. She bloomed with self-confidence in his presence, showering him with her fragrant flowers every now and then, thinking that would make him stay.
But soon enough, she realized he wasn’t happy. The far-away look in his eyes made her sad. He wasn’t looking for safety. He wanted to walk on the edge. He didn’t care about her flowers. He was born to chase the wind.
Because gypsies did not need firmly rooted trees for company. They needed caravans that would move with them on all their adventures.
She, who always took pride in her stability, realized that sometimes consistency was not enough. Change was the only thing that could make him hers. And she was incapable of change. For what was a tree if not strong and sturdy. If it changed, it would be a tree no more.
She knew she had to let him go. They weren’t meant for each other.
He was meant to travel.
She, to stand her ground...
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Also, linking this blog post to #MondayMusings by Corinne Rodrigues of Everyday Gyaan
54 comments:
Glad that she understood that just being in love is not enough. Two people should want the same things too. Also, glad she let him go - they both will be happy this way.
Short and sweet story.
if you love someone set them free...'
Loving someone is not enough sometimes... glad they realized.
Loved the ending! Standing one's ground is the best thing to do.
I loved the story. Glad she knew she was different than him and stood her ground!
Beautiful story. The choice of words were excellent.
Beautiful story!
So beautiful, we cannot bind someone who is not me at for us. It's best to set them free
Loved the ending ...we can never hold someone...
Sometimes, few people are not meant for us!! Let them free so that both are set free !! Short and sweet story!!
Happy ending!
Beautiful story! Loving doesn't mean holding , sometimes it's good to let go and still love. Looking forward to read more from your blog! #MyFriendAlexa #SurReads
@ Anshu
You're right, Anshu. Love is two people looking in the same direction! :)
Thanks for stopping by.
@ Shri Krishna
Thank you :)
@ Priya
I agree 100% with that age-old adage...
Thanks for visiting my space :)
@ Agnivo
Thank you :)
@ Jayanthy
Thanks. I am glad you liked it :)
@ Aparna
Thank you. I'm happy you liked it :)
@ Huma
Thank you :)
@ Jhilmil
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for visiting my space :)
@ Ruchi
Thanks Ruchi. And I completely agree. If its love, it will find its way back :)
@ Neha
It's often difficult to know who is or isn't meant to be, but once we realize, it is futile to hold on.
Thanks for taking the time to read me :)
@ Rashi
Every beginning, middle, and end is all but a matter of perspective! :)
@ Surabhi
Thanks dear. Looking forward to see more of you as well :)
Beautiful story with a sweet and strong message.
It is important to let go of the people who you love the most as it at times changes their life and they get successful :)
I never knew someone could write a micro story on a tree and a flower. I love the way you have narrated this and I could literally visualize the whole story.
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Such a beautiful,beautiful tale of love! Simply loved the way you expressed the difference in two souls and how they cannot fit despite the love. The truth of the story rings in real life as well.
Love and compatibility are two different things... In the practical world compatibility takes priority because it fosters better understanding...
Sometimes letting go is so much better than holding on. They simply don't belong to you and don't compliment you. Glad she did the right thing.
The platonic love would however bind their souls forever, even if the distance between them grows further.
Interesting story, so well narrated, Priyanka.
Let Go- is something that we all should learn . Holding on to something just for the same thing isn't good. Nice thoughts and story :)
@ Varsha
Thanks for the kind words, Varsha. I love to work with metaphors, and hence the usage of the (sturdy) tree and the (wandering) gypsy.
I am so glad you liked it. :)
@ Deepa
Thanks Deepa. I am glad you liked it :)
@ Darshana
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for making time to read me :)
@ Anonymous
Hmm...that sounds too practical to be love, doesn't it?
Love, to me, is meeting half way to sort out the differences. If only one of them has to do all the walking, it's best to go different ways...
@ Medha
True! Letting go is always painful, but sometimes it is the only way out.
@ Anagha
Thanks Anagha. I am glad you liked it :)
@ Iram
I agree! Sometimes what is more important than learning how to hold on is knowing when to let go...
Thanks for visiting my space! :)
Right, meeting half way is different from chasing the elusive
Right Anshu.Love should always be both ways to survive the storms
Sometimes it's difficult but it's important to understand that love needs two people who agree to sort out differences.. Lovely read..
@ Anonymous
True that!
However, there is the 'elusive' (that you chase) and then there is the 'illusive' (that chases you). Sometimes the latter takes longer to realize. But in both the situations, let go we must...
@ Anubhuti
True! However, what we need to understand more is when to hold on and when to let go...
Thanks for taking out the time to read me :)
very well said dear. I love the narration as well as emotion in your post.
This micro-tale has a beautiful lesson for life. Consistency is good as far as it doesn't become a habit. A little change brings freshness and hope for new.
@ Surbhi
Thanks dear. I'm glad you liked it :)
@ Dipika
It's amazing how we all draw different lessons from the same thing---the very reason I love blogging...
It's always lovely knowing your perspective, Dipika :)
Lovely story.. Rather true story. Love us not everything. It's about giving each other and if u can't u let it go
Lovely story. . Love is not everything .u need to give and get and if u can't let it go
What a beautiful read it was. True love understands and believes in keeping loved one happy )
A micro love story. The traveler and the tree... each bearing the pain of their character.
Reading your blog second time today... your writing is really beautiful. <3
Sweet and short . Loved reading it 🙂
This is beautifully done.
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