Friday, September 17, 2010

Brave Little Hannah...

“Can I ride one of them someday?” I asked my dad while we toured his horses’ stable one day.

“Yes, my lovely girl, you will soon when you become a little older!” my Dad answered.

But I couldn’t wait any longer and so one fine morning, I connived with my ever dearest Nanny that she helped me get dressed!

After finally putting on my boots, I ran as fast as my legs could take me to reach the stable, panting heavily!

I saw the horses in shining and velvety skin scampering and trotting majestically in perfect rhythm .The stable head was not seen. I was innocently thinking that if I get their attention and move near them, they would willingly stop by for me to clamber on them. Never did I give a thought that I could offend them, what if they had a volatile character. Initially I was content with looking at the brown, big horses from a distance through the opening in the wooden fence. As my fear reduced and my confidence grew, I stepped inside and went near the horses. It was a strange sight to see a young demure girl dressed up in silken fineries of pink color, in boots and a pretty big hat on head amidst the horses.


When a couple of horses trotting fast came inches to me unaware that I wished to ride them, the stable head who noticed me from a distance was scared that I would get trampled and get hurt. He came running towards me shooing the horses away.

“Hey Hannah!!! what a foolish thing you’re doing. Don’t you know that horses too can hurt unknowingly? You are such a tiny girl. Lucky nothing happened. Who brought you here? Does your Mom know? Where is your Nanny?”

“No one knows except Nanny, Uncle. But I didn’t tell her I am coming here,” I answered sheepishly, out of fear and guilt.

"Come, would you like to ride one of them?" he kindly asked with an assuring smile on his face.

I told him "Yes, uncle, I would like to. But I am afraid and also excited.....would you take care of me?”

It was a fascinating experience though he chose a small pony for my ride. As I was enjoying the fun I failed to notice Dad, Mom and Nanny all beaming with pride as they were standing at the fence cheering me. I could see they were proud of their little girl as they patted me for my courage and grit. I was not upset with nanny for she did her duty in keeping my parents informed of my escapade.

It was a memorable day for me. To this day I am still that same little girl Hannah, strong-willed, mischievous, adventurous and an optimist!

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Written for Thursday Tales


Prompts: demure, offend, volatile



24 comments:

  1. Very sweet story Amity! You sure can tell a good tale, I actuallt thought the little girl was you! Love Di ♥

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  2. A beautiful picture of a beautiful girl.The picture itself tells half the story.A perfect choice.The story brings out adeptly the aspirations of every little child to ride a horse.Hannah is lucky given her pluck and grit.

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  3. What a cute little incident, dangerous but so innocent. Loved it immensely and the words painted beautiful little pictures so vividly.

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  4. Wow Lovely Amity.. Well written story of a beautiful girl.. Lovely..

    --Someone Is Special--

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  5. I could not see this comment Nanka in the blog itself...what might be wrong? Is is the comment platform? Of course you are in my Whitelist already! Thanks for the inspiring comment dear Nanka! :)

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  6. The most important part of life that we loose as we move is courage.
    Am happy that Hannah still is optimistic and courageos and would be so.

    ~Harsha

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  7. What a cute little incident, dangerous but so innocent. Loved it immensely and the words painted beautiful little pictures so vividly.

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  8. Thanks dear Diana, I am not the girl, this is a tale of fiction!

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  9. Yes, Hannah is lucky...! Maybe when I was young, I was kinda dreaming to be like Hannah... :)

    Thanks for the wonderful comments KP!

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  10. Hi Harsha!

    Are you one and the same as Harshad? Thanks for your inspiring comments! Glad you like it! :)

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  11. Hi Nanka,

    So here I see now your comment...:) Thank you so much, glad you loved it immensely! Really encouraging words from you! :)

    Have a happy weekend! :)

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  12. Wonderful picture and a wonderful little story ... smiles.

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  13. Thanks to you The Caterpillar Uprising...*smiles* too!!!

    G'nayt...:)

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  14. Thanks SiS, glad you love my story..:)))

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  15. Lovely story Amity and well narrated. The innocence of Hannah came through in every word. Good take on the prompts!! :)

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  16. a very lovely piece, here.

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  17. how delightful... the story fits so perfectly with the foto!!!... horses lovely beasts...

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  18. Thanks so much Rumya...:) Yes, Hannah's innocence overflowed throughout the story!

    I wish to believe I was that girl! :)

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  19. Thanks a lot Ms. Pie! Glad you like it!

    Yes, the photo is so lovely, you could write a many good take on it! It is inspiring itself! :)

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  20. What a sweet tale...I love the spirit and wonder of this little girl. Lovely writing Amity :)

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  21. The little things in life that mean the most. I liked your descriptions of the horses and the stable, reminded me of the past :)

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  22. Thanks Write Girl, glad you love the spirit and wonder of this lil' girl..:)

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  23. Thanks Sidra, glad I reminded you of your past! :)

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