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The Fisherman and the Sea
“Stop off at our house and pick up the fishing net,” D’Cunha yelled, his voice implying he was in a hurry. His son cycled towards the house and picked up the net. “Dad wants to get to our boat quickly, mom,” he babbled. “Have something before joining your father for deep-sea fishing,” the woman urged. “Oh, no thanks, I’m in a hurry.”
Nature slowly unfolded her treasure at the first ray of sunrise. It was a sunny morning but suddenly it started to rain. “Where is my raincoat dad?” “You are sitting on it!” Oh no! The boy lowered his brows. “Hey, pull in the net,” D’Cunha shouted. “Sure,” the boy replied.” “Any fish inside?” D’Cunha raised his eyebrows. “No dad, it’s full of plastic waste!” His breathing quickened and his palms got sweaty. “Ugh, take out the trash, please.” grumbled D’Cunha. They found large amounts of plastic deeper in the sea. It was disturbing.
The boat sailed through the blue waters as the morning sun made ripples of gold everywhere. They returned to their home from the sea.
Though D’Cunha fished out tonnes of plastic from the sea for one month, he soon realised that the scale of plastic waste was much more than a single person could handle.
The fisherman decided to approach the village council for help. “The people are making fun of me to the extent of even labelling me mad,” he said to the head of the village.
D’Cunha decided to launch an anti-plastic mission in the ward along with the council officials. They went around the town, raising awareness on plastic and its detrimental effects on the environment. “If anyone is reported or caught burning plastic waste, he would be heavily penalised,” warned the village officials.
Many people from abroad joined them in their crusade. In total, D’Cunha and his team managed to collect tonnes of plastic waste as well as loads of liquor bottles from the shoreline as well as the sea.
“You are an inspiration to us all, D’Cunha,” admired the villagers.
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Interesting story Dipayan. You highlight some real issues within the story. Your fisherman certainly is an inspiration.
It is giving me great joy to read such beautiful comments from you.Thank you for recognising my work with such kind compliments.
Thanks again for inspiring the world with the light of hope in these chaotic times.
Very interesting story, love this.
Thank you!
Wow. It’s a real fact and your story will inspire many persons who are aware but not active. Together we can do so many things. We need some to lead us. Thanks for choosing such a simple but awesome topic. It’s brainstorming.
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Let’s hope so.
A very simple story yet it delivers a strong message. It’s wonderful to see how this short story perfectly grasps the current situation of dumping plastic wastes into water bodies. Loved it! Very inspiring ?
Thank you!
The story is a slice of reality of today-macrocosm brilliantly shelled in microcosm.
Thank you! You’ve nailed it.
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Is the story symbolic, Dipayan?
Yeah Shrabani, you can say that. It can also be interpreted as an image of a human mind which is spoiled by corruption and requires immediate rectification.
The voice, though implicit, rings through the lines ushering in a new hope.
Thank you! I’ve tried to convince my readers by sheer simplicity.
Apart from simplicity and clarity of expression, a poignant lyricism runs through the story.
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The everyday toil of the riders to the sea is also pictured with sympathy and colour.
Yeah you’re right, Dipayan. The smell of the salt is pungent but soothing.
Thanks Shrabani.The vibrant sea and its vast expanse, the undulating waves, the sound of splashing waters when the fishing net strikes the surface, all are portrayed with rich imagery and picturesqueness.
You’re welcome.
Good story.
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Thank you!
Amidst the dark days, a story like this surely will inspire many. Skillful storytelling is your forte. Loved every bit of it. Best of luck.
Thank you! The sun is rising!
A good story with a strong message. The time has come that we should do our bit to make Earth liveable for our future generations else it will be too late.
Right!
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Hi Dipayan, I love your story. Expecially the sentence “The boat sailed through the blue waters as the morning sun made ripples of gold everywhere”; it gives a touch of poetry to the wonderful plot. Congrats!
Thank you for your sugary compliments.
Congratulations
Thank you!
Nice story. Good work.
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Thank you!
Really inspirational story to save our environment!!!
Thanks a lot! The story only would be successful if the optimistic undertone succeeds to inspire everyone.
Point taken Dipayan. Your story voices the silent concern of many of us.
Thanks a lot! The story will only be successful if the message becomes clearly audible.
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Too good.
Thanks!
What a lovely story.
Thanks a lot!
Nice and inspirational. Congratulations!!
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Thank you so much!
Hi Dipayan Da
Undoubtedly a very good story with a great message. It has touched me more as the story deals with the message that I always try to convey.
Thanks a lot and wish a great success.
You’re welcome. I’m flattered!
It implies a great message, which makes your story extraordinary. I love it. Hope many people can able to read and understand the message of this story. To protect and help the ocean and all the living things underneath.
Thanks Lotchie. Let’s hope for the best.
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Many congratulations on your impressive win, Dipayan. You have helped bring awareness, and also give us hope. Thank you.
You’re welcome.
Congratulation Dipayan. A very inspirational story – Thank You.
Most welcome, Eric.
The character-focused narrative and the clear voice artistically depicts the present chaos with clarity and realism.
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Thanks Romyani for your comment. The story is also the voice of the club which is steeped in simplicity and lyrical cadence.
Wonderful Dipayan ……The message is loud and clear.
Thanks Sujoy, If the voice is loud and clear, my effort can be called successful.
Absolutely no doubt about it.
Thank you for your comment.
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How green was the fisherman… !! A real crusader and inspiration… We definitely need more of them to save this earth!! ✊✊
Thanks Sagarnil, People are slowly realising it.
The world today is really in dire need of more of such inspiring people! Who can lead this awareness forward to the masses, make it more acceptable to them.. Good to see such dynamic character being the central figure in this short piece… ???
The entire humankind is represented by the fisherman in the story.
Really interesting. We need more and more people like him to make this earth a happy place to live in.
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The story also has a symbolic meaning.
Blessed my eyes with this story with such a bold message to the society.
I’m glad to know that you have read my story. It would be successful if even one person is influenced.
Congrats….
Thank you!
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Simple yet strong message. Very nicely written with a good flow of narratives!!
Well, thank you very much for your lovely comments. The story is also of huge symbolic significance.
Wow! So inspiring!!
Thank you very much.
Congratulations! You deserve it.
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Thank you very much.
Congratulations
Thank you!
The story is modern and thought provoking..
Thank you for your comment.
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Very nice story. It is very simple but interesting topic. I like this. Keep it up.
Thank you very much.
A well written nice and interesting story….good work…congrats.
Thank you!
Congratulations!!!!!
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Thank you very much.
It is a wonderful and inspiring story..gives us a strong message..thank you for sharing it with us.
You’re welcome.
Dipayan, I enjoyed reading this story. Keeping writing and contributing to this literary forum.
Thank you very much. I would definitely cotinue my writing and contribute to this forum.
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Just awesome.. carefully crafted the environmental issue in front of us. Liked reading it very much..
Thank you very much.
Thank you!
Writer or activist, whatsoever may be on your mind, success is yours bro.
Thank you!
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Congratulations on your win, Dipayan. I am happy for you.
Thank u so much.
Nice story. An experience to read. Congratulations Dipayan.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations
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Thank you!
Awesome story. Keep it up (Bobby) Dipayan.
Thanks a lot!