[This is a work of fiction.]My father never let me miss not having a mother. Everything a girl would want, I got. Except, perhaps, one thing. He never thought to get me flowers for my hair. Every Friday, my friend had jasmine flowers, and I did not. Her mother noticed- "Would you like some too?", she asked. "Papa wouldn't like it", I replied. She must have spoken to my father- that Friday and every Friday after that, he got me jasmine strands for my hair.
I still wear jasmine on Friday. I buy three strands- one for me, two for girls who cannot have them.
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15 comments:
Wonderful story. I like the idea of wearing jasmine in your hair.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Very touching.
Rayna - This is a terrific story on so many levels. I really like the image of the father who is so concerned about his daughter. Lovely story!
Great characters in such a small space :)
This is a favorite of your drabbles. Loved this touching little tale.
What a tradition. I've never heard of it before. But, it sounds like a lovely way to bond with your girls.
CD
This one brought a tear. It moves o favorite. Beautiful.
That's sweet you buy extra ones!
A most beautiful pay-it-forward. Such a huge chunk of heart in so few words. :)
My mother loves jasmine.
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Jasmine in the hair sounds so wonderful!! And the fact that you are paying it forward is so special!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Not only a wonderful drabble, but a beautiful thought as well!
A very touching story to go along with a great photo. I really like the father, doing the best he knows how for his daughter, and not afraid to take the advise of others. That is true fatherly love.
What a beautiful story.
I have never heard of a Drabble. I am going to try to write one. I would imagine it will be a real challenge.
By the way I love the fragrance of Jasmine. If I could wear Jasmine flowers in my hair I would be very happy.
I always love your drabbles but I think this one is my favorite! It's brimming with voice and tone.
Thanks for sharing, Rayna! :o)
@ Mason- Indian women love wearing flowers in their hair. And while tucking a single flower behind the year was in vogue for a short while, most women prefer strings of jasmine.
@ Fiona - thank you
@ Margot- thank you so much. Someday, I am going to do the drabble from the PoV of the father- he seems such a dear.
@ Jemi- thank you. When I saw this lady, I fell in love with her smile- was almost tempted to introduce myself to her, but figured I would rather not get her story from herself.
@ Tina- thank you so much. I do like this one a lot myself
@ Clarissa- most 'traditional' women wear flowers at least on Fridays, and often it is the older woman who gets it for the daughters and daughters in law.
@ Mary- thank you. If I say so myself this is one of my favourite ones too.
@ Alex- thank you. I don't wear flowers myself (my hair is not long enough), but I do often buy it for the daughter of the lady I buy my veggies from
@ Jules- I love the flower myself
@ SueAnn- thank you. This is a story, but I do think it could have happened
@ Laura- thank you
@ Theres just life- I have never known a father like him, but my father was so wonderful, I can guess
@ Diane- drabbles are a great writing exercise- helps you get to the bare essentials of a story really fast. And I love jasmines too.
@ Jackee- thank you. It is one of my favourite drabbles too.
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