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Note:- 99 Fiction infers to fictional writings bounded to a maximum of ninety-nine words.
" The physiological erosion of human body notwithstanding, i am expected to perform at peak, at all times of the day and night (when the temperature is often lower than minus 30 degrees Celsius) for a span of 18 months. Yet, indeed, i fully measure up to that challenge, always. My smile, pride and commitment does not wane despite the crushing psychological stress of remaining self-motivated and the inevitable debilitation to my genetically inherited physical prowess. It is all in a day's work, every day. I wake up so that others can sleep peacefully. Anyway, I am an Indian soldier at Siachin "
PS : Siachin glacier's region is the highest battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since April 1984. To read more on Siachin, click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siachen_Glacier
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51 comments:
Mahesh, you have to change the title to "All in a Day's work"... like everyone else... telling you before the Marshal does! :)
The idea of the post is really good!
@ Guria,
Thanks a lottttttttt for the timely correction. I was so impacted by the topic that no word other than"spirit" came to my mind.
Thanks again :)
The name of your topic was very apt. You couldn't have put more into the 99 words. It has a lot of impact. You should also read Madhu's post, it is on similar lines.
Great work, Mahesh! :)
@ Guria....
Thanks for your genuine response and you have echoed my intention behind writing those 99 words.
You said "It has a lot of impact.".......
Thanks a bunch for those words. I mean it. I am really elated that the first response is so impacting.
Very well written Mahesh..I wanna try these kind of fiction writing too. Probably I will just keep duplicate words :D
Very well written Mahesh..I wanna try these kind of fiction writing too. Probably I will just keep duplicate words :D
Surely,
Your one patriot, many of ur posts reflect this.
As usual I liked this!
No comments :)
@ dilontherocks
Thanks a bunch for your words . Am really glad that you will be writing on such issues.
Do let me know when you write.:)
cheers
mahesh
@ Pawan,
Special thanks for your special compliment.
Am happy that someone has recognized the intention behind my posts and their impact.
Thanks again :)
Nicely written. Short, precise and poignant. Keep up the good work!
Jai Jawan! Jai Kisan! Jai Hind!
@ Psych Babbler
Thanks for your apt words and the support :)
@ Roshmi
Jai Jawan!
Jai Kisan!
Jai Hind!
Vandemataram
Good one bro, very patriotic. It was an excellent read :)
Excellent, Mahesh!
We are able to sleep peacefully, because someone is guarding our frontiers.
You couldn't have said better in mere 99 words.
All the best! Cheerios!
@ Harsha...
Thanks a lot for ur pat buddy....am glad that you had gud time here :)
@ Karthik...
It is a tribute to those brave martyrs who scarified their lives for us.
Thanks for your encouraging feedback.
Hey as Guria said, you could have still added lots of points for 99 words! When awesome impact can be given through 55 words, lot more can be given through 99words! But still, the topic u choose got u my claps!!
P.S : I gave mt honest comment! Not to depress u!
a day in the life of a soldier is a very good idea to write..and ur post very trulyy reflects the state of our soldiers in Siachen
A very good 99 Fiction! Though it is very near to life! A great tribute to our Soldiers who brave out such harsh weather conditions at Siachen!
Liked your expression! :)
that was great
a patriotic post :)
loved the way you put it in words..amazing
Mahesh,
Thanks for your comment. We thought on the same lines huh ? :-)
Yep, true heroes are our men in uniform. Hats off to them. Good 99F
Will come back for your Telengana post..
Nice story. I kinda live in a Siachen glacier but of course, I don't spend more than a couple of hours outdoors so that makes all the difference in the world!
thank you for visiting my blog. All I can say is Intelligence, creativity and insanity are all easily induced states of mind with the right application of mind altering substances found in abundance, viz., caffeine!!!
@ Shruti...
Hey...i totally agree with you and u know very well the reason behind the missing elements.
Anyway, thanks for being frank and honest... I will write a good 99F soon.
Thanks a bunch for your supportive claps.... :)
@ Saimanohar
Thanks a lot for your encouraging words and the response :)
@ Shilpa...
Thanks for your feedback and am glad that you liked the expression :)
@Sorcerer
Thanks a lottt for you pat and supportive words. :)
@ Madhu..
Yeah, Guria told me. I read your post.
I will be waiting for your response on telangaana.
Thanks for dropping by and the words :)
@ Aneet...
Welcome to Widomism.... thanks for your feedback. waiting for ur next post :)
hey mahesh... thats y i always like yur blog...so much meaning in it !! all the best dude...cya around...yu doing dissapearing act? :D
Hi Mahesh.
What a pithy piece in just 99 words and a super tribute to the men on the border. Yeah we do forget that they do such a tireless and mostly thankless job. :)
Very, very good post and good luck to you!
Good that you brought out the really harsh conditions in which our soldiers fight in Siachen ....Yeah its a job for them right...
@ Hary
Thanks a bunchchch for ur supportive response...am glad that you like my blog for a good reason
Am bit into Telangaana movement in AP...
Anyways, will be looking to read ur smileys....
@ Shalini
Thanks a lott for your feedback and the reponse....
Yeah, we forgot them in the madness of rat race...
@ Dhiman...
Yeah....its harsh....all in a day, every day, though it is a job....
Thanks for your pat :)
The 99 concept is good.
Soldiers, whichever country they belong to, are great heroes. Nice post. :)
@ Netra,
You are correct, irrespective of nations, they are heroes(beyond nationalism).
Well said
thanks for the pat :)
Very nice, crisp and bang on the nail! That's the fun of Blog-a-Ton I think..Almost all possible ways of treating the topics have been lined up, and yours is definitely leaving an indelible mark on this platform!
@ Preeti..
Thanks a bunch for your pat and the reponse...You are correct. BAT provides the platform to create different perspectives and perceptions...
A crisp 99-er,,and neat..fresh approach...nice :))
@ Pushpee....
thanks for the pat :)
@ Mahesh
Truly touched with the apt concerns and reflection.
But your post did not only remind me of Siachen but also of Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) peaks.
I have seen that place in my childhood and was complete mesmerised with the facts and happenings of the place.
1965 war of Indo-Shino, still posses many hooks to visit and feel.
Those hills full of bunkers and climate constraint are the reminder to an urge to respect!
I'm glad that you made an effort in your won creative way to put some light on it.
Your fiction is complete with the compact compassion, care and concern!
A sincere alute to our soldiers! And a complete Bow to you for your bright effort!!
Keep the spark Alive!
Thats a neat trick buddy 55 fiction into 99 fiction. I personally feel it was little unpredictable and that is essence of short fictions. I bet you could fit everything in a 55 fictions thats why you chose 99 fiction
Cool..or rather chilled...with winters of Siachin ...
Good Idea!
That was a short yet powerful post... Loved the impact...
I myself couldn't participate this time, and now how I wish I had.... Its a totally different feeling altogether... All the best for BAT-5.... I really loved this one :-)
@ Venky...
Thanks a bunch for your pat and support.
Yeah, there is a bit deliberation too.
@ Makk
Chill comments with pinch of warmth...
thanks for the words
@ debosmita
Am really elated that you indeed liked it.....thanks for your response :)
this article is rly damn gud n it tells y r v claimin telangana.....
JAI TELANGANA
hats of to the 'Indian soldier' ... they deserve every bit of recognition .. if not much much more ... nice theme for the post
nicely done.!
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