Had you ever built a house you would know what it takes to convert it into a home. Here is a story about it. They say there was a man in far off town of the land. His family was all shattered and homeless. They all were sick and didn’t get nice sleep since ages, because they were working hard to get a house for them where they will be safe and their children will get sound sleep. All eyes were looking up to that man, filled with the dreams and belief that their father will fight the enemies and will get them home.
And it happened indeed, as whole town saw; the father fought with courage and convinced the king and the enemies that they owe them some rights. Fury and rage in their hearts, they were defeated once and for all by one determined man. The family got united and rejoiced, they decorated their home with their blood and sweat. There came the days, which they longed for in all of their lives.

The man closed his eyes forever with hopes and fear of the future, giving the keys of the house to his children. This is where the real story begins. Rest of the family did try for some time but then they got lost in the sea of greed and selfishness. The children forgot the past and started pulling the walls brick by brick; as a result all walls came down. Then they started selling its every piece. Small kids who see their parents doing bad deeds, just used to stare at them. Little kids could see the man who built the house is crying up in the heaven, his heart bleeding with pain.
They can feel now the trust and hopes he has for them. He knows his faith was not hollow. The foundation of the house is strong, and can withstand any storm. He prays to God that He bestow the little kids with the same faith so they can hold their collapsing home.
The story above is non other than our own story. This is what we are doing. We have put our home for sale!!!
Posted by Absar on February 10, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Nicely written, Roshni. We’re pulling out the bricks of our home and if it continues, the whole edifice will fall down one day. Perhaps that day only we would realize our failures of past.
Dignity on open sale, just give us the dollars please :S