Tuesday 29 July, 2008

A Few Drops from the afternoon …

It’s been one of those bad days, from the morning. In fact hell of a bad day it was. It's that kind of a day when nothing seems to happening well or anything is working out for you. A moments lack in concentration, a small mistake made the life difficult. The mind freezes and the brain is damaged. Moreover, the hang over from yesterday’s workout is also taking a toll till now. Both mornings the eyes opened with a little hope of finding new meanings to life and laugh. But it did not turn out to be quite that way.

After enough of mind and soul ripping through the afternoon finally I decided to go out and do something else. The first step out of the building brought with it the freshness and the soft touch of the wind for which the hunt was on since some time. The sky was dark and ready to soak me in the late afternoon. Initially I hesitated; unnecessary troubles and an irritating cold will surely follow that. Looks like the day is going to end on the same tunes of the early morning blues.

But a few more steps and it felt good. I could not remember when was the last time I got wet in the rain in the afternoon. Surely may be one of those school days. It felt pretty and warm though the cold drops of late July seems to be penetrating the skin right through. It felt better because suddenly I saw people around me running for a little shed. A little boy almost stumbled upon me, a middle aged gentleman made an inspired attempt to beak the 100 meter record and a young good looking lady parked her scooty hurriedly to get a place in the next shop which was already packed. But I felt like keeping my umbrella folded in the hand and still take few more steps. A few passing by gave a wildered look. Hmmn, no one likes rain these days then. Before I could savor the moment little more I was already where I had to be. Bad luck was never to be off me today. It was already closed and the plan was a complete flop. But then again it was still raining. And now it rained quite heavily and I finally took out my umbrella which was lifted in a matter of second by the strong wind blowing from South. After a minutes struggle I was able to fold it back and by then I was half soaked. While I took an auto on my way back it was still raining amazingly and beautifully. After all, it was not such a bad idea to take a small break in the afternoon and take a few steps. At least I managed to take a few deep breaths in the fresh air and the rain rejuvenated the lost mind and the dead brain.

Thursday 10 July, 2008

Reflection

Three men, three lives, one dream. One Chaat shop. One Kulphi bicycle. One man with few pirated CDs. 5, 10 and 50 rupees. A few buyers, more onlookers. And a little girl; a bright red frock, sipping the salty water, lying near the shop. Suddenly she stands up and jumps to her mother’s lap blushing; seeing the kulphi guy approach. Another bright young boy, with his Mom and Dad, holding the new packet of jeans they bought him from the factory outlet. He too wants a chat, a Kulphi and a Disney cartoon movie. ‘No! Baby, you don’t take those. I will get you a better one’. I stand quite ... see the reflection of life – now and then.