Burden

Written by Amir Saleem

July 31, 2008 | Published in Short Stories


He could hardly walk. He was carrying an unseen burden.

His feet were heavy, as if there were a million passages clung to his tired shoes. His heart was heavy, as if a million sinful thoughts were stuffed into his intentions. His eyes were heavy, as if a million repentant tears flooded the gates of his life. His hands were heavy, as if holding a million-page book of decaying deeds. His head was heavy, as if a million evil plans were stuck in his tomorrow. His lips were heavy, as if a million complaints buzzed in silence.

With so much burden ___ that slowed down his speed to redemption ___ he entered the sacred place.
God was waiting for him since long ___ they talked.

When he came out, he went away flying.

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5 Comments For This Post

  1. jerkulez Says:

    that was spirtual
    concise and felt it!
    nice piece

  2. Hazan Says:

    kind of giving relaxation:D
    good one!

  3. Marwa Nasser Says:

    I had felt a million silent grief as reading until i was relieved by the last line. very beautiful :D

  4. damandeep Says:

    beautifull..nothing else,simply beautifull. :)

  5. Danny Hanson Says:

    brief,staight to the point and highly spiritual at the same time…i really like this…GREAT JOB,Amir.

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