Saturday, 12 May 2012

The fisherman...

As all stories go....A long long time ago.....

There was once a fisherman. He seemed to be overly fond of fish. He was already a big fisherman in his locality but he wanted to become better known for his prowess. So he set out on the seven seas, made friends with creatures like the mermaids and the such.

They advised him, "Set out towards the south. You will get many riches and your fame will grow." The fisherman took these words to heart and he began making preparations to set out. But he was confused about the destination. South could mean anything.

By then, unknown to him the mermaids had passed word about him and his prowess to her friends in the south. As word passed from ear to ear, a village head decided that he would like the fisherman to be a part of their village.  Soon representatives from the village approached the fisherman and promised him riches. The only thing he had to do was to tell everyone that he was a part of the village and fish for them. They promised him that he could select people who would help him in this big mission entrusted to him.

Swayed by the promises of the riches and the big name he would have, he agreed. He traveled to the south seas and settled with the villagers. As promised, he began to get the riches every month. But he found that he had to many a things for the village in return for these riches or else he would get berated.

Almost an year had gone by since the fisherman joined the villagers. But the fisherman did not have any friends. The people in the south, in the new village did not understand him. The representatives who had come to meet him earlier now ignored him though he had the same status as them. The others made fun of him behind his back.

Things did not seem too great for the fisherman. But he wanted to stay here awhile. He wanted to prove his mettle if nothing else. He moves and still moves stoically forward.

He thought to himself,"Let them say what they want. Let them do what they want. I will prove my worth. I will give what I can and take what I may. And then....Then I will leave this place and move on to bigger...better things...."


And so the story ends...At least for now...Don't rage at me now. Like I said, I am waiting for the story to complete. But this story teller feels that the northern winds will blow and our fisherman will pack up his bags and leave...leave for good....from a place where no one understand him and does not talk to him to a place where he would fit in much much more....So until further progress on this...Adieu...

Sunday, 18 March 2012

Moments...

She entered the room, trying to make as little noise as possible. As she eased herself through the door, she heard the cacophony of voices. She looked around trying to spot her friend and her spot at the center.

She headed towards her seat slowly, letting the voices wash over her. She kept her bag on the table and sat down with a sigh and looked around.

The din seemed to resound as moments passed by. She looked around in vain for a familiar face and she saw him. She quickly bent down her head not wanting anybody to observe her glance. She slowly looked up trying to see his face.

As she looked across the room, he looked up and their eyes met..She couldn't tear her eyes away...Neither could he...The sounds in the room dimmed...It was as if the world had stopped...Nothing existed other than them...Understanding dawned....They smiled and quickly glanced away as though nothing happened...