April 17, 2023, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story of something/someone dark-eyed. What could be a dark-eyed situation? Or is it a dark-eyed beauty? A dark-eyed junco? Maybe it’s a futuristic piece of technology. Go where the prompt leads!
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The calf was wobbly on her feet, its dark eyes staring at me curiously. What a treat it was to meet a calf that was born just a few hours ago.
This was when we visited the village where my grandparents lived. In cities, you don’t see cows or any farm animals. When we heard that there was a new baby cow, we all ran towards the enclosure to meet her.
A new life, a source of wonder and joy for everyone. We called her “Lallie” meaning red in Urdu. She grew up to be a very impressive cow.
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Word count; 99
Written in response to-99 Word Story, hosted by Charli Mills
#Keepitalive
#99WordStory
Keep it alive 
Many Muslims consider cows to be sacred animals.
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No they don’t. Cows give milk and are eaten for beef. In Hindu religion it’s considered sacred.
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Thanks for correcting me.
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My pleasure. Actually, we know more about Christianity than others know about Islam. I guess because we all read western literature.
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I’m glad we can all learn from each other through our blogs
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Yes that’s one of the best things about blogging; The knowledge and the awareness.
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This takes me back to my teens when I helped on a farm during the lambing season. I never got as far as calving though! A lovely story Sadje
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Thank you Keith. This is fiction but I’ve heard stories from my grandparents about calving.
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I like your story and the photo. Red is one cutie patootie.
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Thanks a lot Ally.
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Aww how sweet bet she was beautiful!
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Yes, they are so adorable
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Oh my gosh Sadje, this piece is so heartwarming, and a showpiece of awareness for an animal we wouldn’t typically see depicted or highlighted in such a charming and intimate way. You wove a tale of love in these words, using the prompt to honor Lallie. Thank you for teaching me something new…what lallie means in Urdu! 💖😊🙏🏼🥰💞
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Lallie means’Red hued’ or just red. Laal is red in urdu. Thanks a bunch my friend.
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Girlfriend, you are so right. Still, thank you for the lesson for today. It’s good to be informed. 💖🐦💞
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Indeed! It’s a pleasure my friend
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She is beautiful
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Yes she is. Thanks
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I grew up in Snohomish, roughly an hour from Seattle, and it was filled with farms, cows and horses. You brought back some good memories of seeing newborns animals.
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Aww, so lovely.
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👍🏼
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Awwww, so sweet to greet new life into the world. ^_^
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Thanks Joyce 🥰
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Ahhhh, beautiful
Lovely share🤗❤️
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Thanks Vidah 😍
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Aww. Such a cutie. They have so beautiful eyes and thick eyelashes.
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Yes they do. Thanks
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Lovely share Sadje! Bet she was beautiful and adorable..When I was young (even today) I loved to see cows especially baby cows! They are such a cutie and always provide a heart warming expression💓💖
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Indeed! Thanks Kriti.
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You’re more than welcome, my friend🥰❤
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wow! That’s some experience
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Indeed. Thanks
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Awww little Lallie is so cute Sadje!💞
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Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
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Always!!💕💕💕
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💐💐💐
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Beautiful memory 💞 💞 💞
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Thanks Dawn
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What an adorable calf and a touching story… being able to see things out of the ordinary makes for great memories.
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Thanks a lot! Yes indeed that’s so true.
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You’re most welcome.
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💜
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I liked the story; it felt like it was an actual experience you had. 🙂
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It was recounted to me by my dad. 😍
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Very cool. 🙂
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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