One minute we were flying over continents so swiftly we could barely register the landscapes we passed over. The next minute we found ourselves stranded on this narrow ledge overlooking a busy street. It is nice to rest for a bit, to stand silently and watch more people pass beneath than are reindeer in my entire country. Where once I barely survived on tundra grass, it is the curry fumes from the Indian restaurant that now satiate me.
The people here love me. But I want to go back home. These twinkling lights are pretty, but I miss the snow.
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Rayna - I love the point of view you chose for this little story! It's a wonderful mental picture, too! And mmmmmm I like curry :-).
ReplyDeleteFrom the reindeer's view - I like it!
ReplyDeleteYes! That's so cute.
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It's like our two countries have collided!
ReplyDeleteWhimsical. I like it!
ReplyDeleteLove the reindeer's point of view.
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Thoughts in Progress
What a charming story!
ReplyDeleteWonderful drabble with a fabulous point of view!!
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SueAnn
@ Margot - thank you. And needless to say, I love curry too.
ReplyDelete@ Alex - thank you. The poor reindeers.
@ Clarissa - thank you.
@ Debra - they have, haven't they?
@ Tina - thank you.
@ Mason - which is really teh only point of view possible, isn't it?
@ Fiona - thank you.
@ SueAnn- - thank you so much
@ Holly - thank you
I so recognise those shining Reindeers... Most American homes will display them as christmas decorations in their lawns and porches...
ReplyDeleteSome NRI probably brought them back with them for fun :-)
...its difficult to see the other's point of view at the first go ;-) it took me three readings and i am usually sharp to pickup, nevertheless... nice one!
@ Manasi - must be an NRI- they do have these cute decorations every year.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for dropping by- hope you have settled in.