She wanted to run. Run away from
all the misery. Run away from everyone and everything that once was her LIFE.
She wanted to escape it a world unknown. A world with no expectations. A world
which didn’t set boundaries. She wanted to just get away into a world which had
no agony and distress.
And so she began her escapade.
She ran without bothering which road she took. She ran with no destination in
mind. She didn’t wait for a second to think about the river she will have to
cross or the hill she has to climb. All she did was flee. She crossed the paths
shredded with stones and managed to get out of the deep jungles. But, none of
these could stop her. She continued despite running out of breath. She neither
quenched her thirst nor gave a moment of rest to her worn-out legs.
She ran like never before and
like there is never after.
But as she did this, lost in her
own woe, she didn’t see the guy running beside her. He tried hard to keep up
with her and match her pace. He tried in all his might, for her to see him and
kept up with her. When he would manage to get close enough to grab her hand, either
her pace would increase or he would slow down. Just like her, nothing could
deter him too. He was persistent and wouldn’t let her get away.
Finally, he had to take his leap.
A LEAP OF FAITH. He had to take the plunge because it was now or never.And so he did. He took the leap
and successfully grabbed her hand. Never to let go. She seemed stubborn
initially but he knew she would soon feel the thorns beneath her feet and will
stop. He knew she will have to look around and realize that when they both are
together, life was beautiful.
She had to see the blooming flowers and not focus
on the thorns.
She had to feel the gentle river than worry about
the rough waves.
She had to hear the music of the chirping birds and
not of the people who cussed.
He wanted her to love the warmth of the Sun without
worrying about the coldness that moon brought along.
He wanted her to feel the breeze on her lovely
tresses and not tie it up in a bun anymore.
He wanted her to feel so secure when she held his hand
that, she would want to stop escaping.
It wasn’t easy at all. When he
held her hand, he was taken aback by the force with which she moved forward. He
was bothered by her reluctance to bounce back. Yet, he didn’t let go of his
grip. After what seemed like eternity, he was successful. But, it took time. Even
though she did not hold his hand, she did allow him to hold hers. This was a
welcoming sign. The only sign he ever wanted. He knew how to build it on from
that very moment.
Because, all along he knew they two
were part of a cosmic story.
A story that was yet untold.
Saludos,
HPK!