Thursday, April 16, 2009

0600 hrs Eyes open to first rays of sunlight beaming into the room
0800 hrs Plan for the day. Meet friends’ .the usual hangout
The day starts. Friends. One sms. A casual chat. Little bored. One suggestion. One place . Someone says a must visit.
Everyone but you laugh at him. You think its fun.
You look around. No one for company!! Smile and move on. Pack your bags. Fill fuel and you are on your way!
You hope to find some company.
You travel alone. Little despaired. The journey’s been alone. Someone needs a lift .you oblige. you talk. He’s good. Learn. You drop him..Move on
You are tired. It’s been a long ride. You see something beautiful. The pretty lady..Mesmerising eyes
Morning. Those eyes aren’t around. Smile and move on. You on road again.
Not too far. Accident. You can’t go further.
You think it’s over. A man stops. Offers you a lift.
Destination. Thank the kind man. it’s beautiful. In a little distance there’s another place. it’s even better. New DESTINATION.
No vehicle. You think you would never make it.
You overhear someone. Someone seeking company. The new destination.
You call out! It’s her! Lady with mesmerising eyes!
You both smile and move on!!
As sweat slither down my temple I wonder how a place which had never heard of summer is so hot that fans and air conditioners have become a necessity in every house. I travelled the length of our country and found people complaining everywhere about the changing climate. Colder winters and hotter summers is what everyone is complaining about. The seasons are getting mixed up. Untimely rainfalls are affecting the agriculture sector. Almost every year we have drought like situation in one corner of the country and devastating floods in the other.
Though it seems like a very complex problem ironically it’s not. If we attempt to understand this problem one would realise that we are sole reasons for it. Out carelessness in handling the nature and our attitude towards damage control are the root causes for this problem getting out of our hands.
It’s time we stood up and took notice of this problem that threatens the existence of mankind and would severely affect the future generations. We don’t need stricter laws because we are not animals. We have shaped this world with our own hands. We need awareness as this is problem is pervasive and threatens everyone. We need to follow emission guidelines strictly and religiously. Also corporate houses should take the lead in this campaign and set right examples for the masses to follow.
Plant a tree wherever you go and wherever you can!