When God Came For Lunch

Short Story 05

As with all auspicious occasions, this one too was marked by invoking the name of God. He was the savior, the hope, the despair and the joy. The devotees were in a trance as they bowed before him, as they heard stories of his greatness. To show their gratitude, they had assembled to pray and seek his blessings.

The function was nearly at its end. Finally, the servants of the house came out to distribute the sweets to the beggars who had lined outside the house. The inmates and guests of the house, now that they had thanked their Lord, went for lunch.

Outside the house, a poor girl was waiting patiently for her turn. When she was handed over her share of the sweet, she thanked the servant. She ran back home.

Here, her three siblings lived with her. Taking out the sweet, she handed it over to them. Huddling around her, they ate it with a silent thanks. When it was over, they were out again in search of the next meal.

Up in the heavens, God smiled. At least someone had bothered to have him over lunch.