Articles with tag: childhood
The Reflection In My Window
Salma Omar Jul 2, 2008 interacts: 5As he twisted her wrist, the little girl writhed in pain, tears welling in her eyes as she struggled to free her self. Her brother, pulled at the man’s other arm ...
The Fall
Zahra Romana Jan 8, 2007 interacts: 14I used to have such a round full face as a child. Plump red cheeks, the sort of face that aunties kiss and uncles pinch. So why is it that in every picture I see of myself I am frowning deeply, so very serious?
The Balloon Seller
Shashi Gupta May 15, 2006 interacts: 5Chutki fondles its sand-ridden scabby skin. Rani responds with an effusive wagging of it’s balding tail. Dog and girl sit together for sometime. With a brisk movement Rani aims at one of the balloons
Outside Looking In
Amanullah Kariapper May 16, 2004 interacts: 4She asks about the way – robbers, road conditions, ETA. The drivers and local staff inform her that there have been robberies on the way and the town itself has a ‘dangerous reputation’...
The Thirteenth Hour
Faiza Hussain Feb 2, 2004 interacts: 19She could never survive without me; she could not withstand my trials and tribulations, she must leave before I make my final exit.
