The cat walks away, padding across the floor, its rough tongue sanding the red around its chops. Behind it, the pigeon lies in a carpet of feathers, waiting for the cleaning lady to sweep her lifeless body into the big blue dustbin. In a nest, two eggs wait for warmth.
Rhema Suresh lives in Kerala, India. After being a student her entire life, she is currently on a break. She holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Hyderabad.
Fabulous Rhema! Very poignant ending. Well done.
Come on, that’s too sad. Now people will understand my dislike of cats (but my love of kittens). Excellent writing.
Beautifully written! Love the simple, poignant ending, very touching.
I just heard on the news the other day that the biggest treats to the decline of bird population is…habitat, climate change, and CATS!
Brilliantly written. How could I not like a story by another Rhema?