A Walk in and after the rain.........!!!!!!!!!It was at around 10.30 pm, when the least expected thing happened, it was raining. And within minutes the streets seemed to be empty from nowhere. Only some hastily moving cars could be spotted. And beside the road under some covers there were some stranded people like me. One or two rickshaws did pass by but they were all full. And try to find a vacant rickshaw in this rain would be like hunting a polar bear in the Sahara. But then none of us stranded seemed to leave hope. We kept waiting. About half an hour later our prayers were answered, to be more precise their prayers were answered. Because most of them found rickshaws and left, i did find too, but the rickshaw-walas in no way agreed to go to my place. Either they didnt like my face or they thought i was trying to go to Afghanistan on their rickshaw. As fare was not an issue for me that time, all i wanted was to get home as early as possible. But the rickshaw-walas had no mercy for me. And i silently watched the number of stranded people dwindle until only five of us remained, with the rain showing no sign of stopping. I have had enough, i could bear no longer and just the rain slowed down to a drizzle, a set off on foot. And guess what? Well, no prize for guessing it correct, no sooner did i put 20 to 30 steps even my shoes betrayed me and gave up. So i opened them and caught on my hand. But God wasnt that bad after all, the drizzle became even lighter. Hold on, God wasnt that good either, because He did slow the drizzle down but He at the same time sent very strong winds so that i could chill to my bones. And to be honest, God was successful on His mission. I did shiver for some time due to the cold. Still, i kept walking. Suddenly i dont know why but i felt a change in my mood. And most surprisingly i started to enjoy my situation. I started feeling myself fortunate enough to enjoy one of the most beautiful things that a city can provide. In fact i was loving my bare footed walk. Every time my feet touched wet street, i felt like i was Himu,(a modified one though). But with the drenched streets, the wind blowing overhead, and the neon lights reflecting all over, i mean it was just too good. I mean i was damn happy about my condition. My frown converted to smile without any extra effort. I was just loving it. I was just thinking to myself, i am damn lucky. Suddenly a speeding car passed by me and splashed with water. To my greatest surprise i didnt get angry but just felt pity for those people. I thought how ignorant they are, after some years they will die and they will never discover some of the best things in life. I was turning into some kind of a philosopher at that time. I carried on with my walk with all these thoughts and many more, most of which i cant recall now. On my way i did see two or three others walking bare footed but they didnt seem to enjoy it. I felt a sense of pity for those unfortunate people too. Finally after about 45 minutes of thoughtful walk, i reached my house. Just before i reached, i wished my walk was a bit more longer. And when i returned i couldnt stop myself from sharing this experience with everyone. But had no immediate chance to type it yesterday, so i m doing it today. And for once i can say, i even enjoyed my so called misery to the fullest.........!!!!!!!
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:35:01 +0000
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