Writings - Unknown

In moments of a  Vast day, we face weird hours; and All the knowledge may Not answer, "Why am I here?" Hear out what the Earth Asserts, "Questions sans answers? Judge them never with Downcast looks; They are common." But at these moments, Hope to live than to survive.

     There is no direct train to my village; I have reached the nearby town by train and boarded a bus. The ride starts on a highway and I decide to nap while the road is smooth. It will be evening by the time I reach home. My village rātapādu is famous for arts - especially calligraphies. Most people here are calligraphers, as well as farmers.   Even though I learnt calligraphy in childhood, I lost touch at later stages as I moved away from home. I can't say my adulthood was great. However, my childhood went smoothly, and credit must be given to my elder brother.  Even though I grew up without a father,  my brother stood like a father figure. He has been a hard-working person since his childhood. The whole village likes him and respects him. At first, he used to be a tough-to-convince and clock-like-disciplined coach. N o questioning of elders, no playing after school, no sleeping at noons. But with time, he became softer and gave me more freedom. Being a ...

     Pain is a dark reminder of our priorities. Especially when the pain seems like your heart is being squeezed. You can't breathe. You can't move. That was enough...     ...to wake me up. The time is well beyond 6am. Feeling a bit tired, but that has become a thing now. I managed to get freshen up. After that, I check my weight to observe that I have lost another half kilogram in a month. With a sigh, I have noted the latest value. I proceeded to read the newspaper and then check today's schedule. No meetings in the morning half. I can reach the office a little late today. After sitting for a few minutes, I started to the office.     Here I am, in my cabin. There is a knock on the door. "Come in", I say. "Hi sir, Good morning..." I see a guy, standing in front of me. "Hi... What is it? How can I help you?" I don't think he has come for my help. He is smiling. Is it blushing? "Just need a minute with you." "Sure. But before ...