Friday, November 9, 2012

A boy looks out the window.

It's raining,

A boy looks out the window,
He doesn't realise it's raining. The concept of rain is incomprehensible. The concept of a concept is incomprehensible. It thunders. His mother cuddles him in her arms. He goes to sleep.

A boy looks out the window,
He understands it's water falling from the sky. He wonders where it comes from. Who turned on the shower in the sky? Who is pouring buckets of water on the Earth? Where is this water actually coming from?

A boy looks out the window,
The rain excites him. He knows it may not last for a long time. There is only a certain amount of water in the clouds  at one time. He wants to go out in to the rain and get drenched. He begs with his mother until she allows him to out, albeit wearing his rain-coat. He agrees to this compromise quickly.

A boy looks out the window,
He has already planned to go out and play when it rains. He has planned to play football with his friends. His mother forbids him as he might get sick playing in the rain. He argues with his mother until she relents. He promises to come back soon. He goes out happy. His mother keeps worrying.

A boy looks out the window,
He has woken up early. He is getting ready to go on a trek with his friends to enjoy the monsoons. His mother packs him some sandwiches for the day. He looks ahead to an exciting day. His mother wishes him to enjoy his day, but also to be safe.

A boy looks out the window,
It's a beautiful rainy day. A perfect time to go out with his girlfriend. To have a nice stroll by the sea, enoying the cool breeze and the splash of the sea water invigorating the senses. He dreams of the future.

A boy looks out the window,
It's raining! Damn! He is going to get drenched for his interview.

A boy looks out the window,
He has come home late after work. The streets are flooded. His parents are happy to see him. He has a hot meal. His mother has prepared it. He feels grateful. He goes to sleep; exhausted.

A boy looks out the window,
The day has finally arrived. He is getting married today. It's raining. A monsoon wedding! Lot's of last minute changes due to the rains. He worries a bit. He looks forward to the day. He looks forward to his life.

A man looks out the window,
He looks in to the future.......................................




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