I sat alone on a bench, located by the side of the silent and secluded lake as sun is about to set, marking the end of this day.
I carried with me a bag full of experiences and emotions, some joy and some sorrow which I collected restlessly all through the day.
Now as I relax to refresh my mind, I could hear silence around me and even its loud echo…
As the lake stared at me with wide unblinking eyes, I was struck dumb;
I felt like smiling… But there are no more smiles left for this day as I gave away all my smiles to the orphan children down the street this morning…
I felt like laughing… But there are no more laughs left for this day as I lavishly spent them during the lunch hour with friends…
I felt like crying… But all my tears are still at my home, safely locked in my cupboard; I forgot to carry them along with me when I left home this morning…
As the sun set slowly, the lake continued to stare at me, hoping that I will respond…
I remained silent - " expressionless… "
9 comments:
Sai, these things happen. When we see neglected children, we feel blessed and for no reason of theirs, those children are suffering. What you did is right. Spend sometime with them and then you can do something for them physically or monitarily, whenever you feel like doing it. What else can we do? Once you are older, you can arrange to get them job or educate some children. Till then, you may have to wait.
You notice everything so clearly, for your age, Sai. Try your best to be cheerful.
Charan, I think it's fine to remain "expressionless" and silent while sitting in solitude at a beautiful place like this lake.
The mind is so busy during the whole day that it needs a time to recuperate. And where will you find a better place to let your mind just relax than here?
That's why you couldn't smile, laugh or cry.
I hope your visit to the lake did refresh your mind. :)
@Sandhyaji :
Yes, what you said is exactly true. Sharing our joy with the little ones who are deprived of all such joys in their lives is our biggest duty.
If I'm given to choose from a rich grand party, an entertaining blockbuster movie and spending time with innocent needy children.
I straight forwardly say without the least hesitation that every time I will choose to be with the little children, filling their tiny hearts by pouring nectar of joy from mine.
Cheers,
Charan.
@Margaret:
Well yes, truly said, after a busy day we should relax our mind and allow it to recuperate.
Here in the post, the mother lake strongly hoped that I will share my feelings with her.
But working the whole day, I was already drained and was out of energy, so had to just keep her waiting till the next day with no expressions to spare for today.
Cheers,
Charan.
a beautiful snap and excellent presentation...thanks 4 sharing sai...the funny thing is; i was wondering how sai has bcome serious...lol
Such a beautiful picture of the lake. As regards the words, they are as silken as ever.
Hello Sai....i got here via Rameshs' blog....i trust his choice and i was right in doing so......the words,pictures ..all are so beautiful out here.
@Ramesh:
Bhai, thanks a lot for your compliments, they are always encouraging. I will soon come up with something funny :)
@Onkar:
I express my gratitude for your kind compliments, dear Onkarji.
@Kavita:
Hello Kavitaji,
Glad you liked this blog. I wish you a warm welcome to Beyond Barriers...
You have trusted Ramesh Bhai's choice...well yes, he is a big source of inspiration for many fellow bloggers like me and my thanks are due to him as well.
Cheers,
Charan.
sai thanks for passing by..
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