Moments so Far ...

The night went by The dances subside The ear deafening loudspeakers went quite Only few plates chairs and the stage leftovers from modern civilized enclave dwellers were scattered around Aho!! A loud thud of voice Coming back with breakfast in hand I woke up to see two elderly women beside the fountain One hand was up and waving other was somber and quiet I followed her gaze It went past me sensed two more elderly women behind They smiled HAPPY NEW YEAR!! came the scream piercing through the wind a spontaneous smile spread over my wings The ladies behind reciprocated to the ladies ahead They must be in eighties or could be more but still they welcomed the new year with aplomb and gaiety Each day is a new beginning for them and us Sun brings new rays The wind is fresh Every moment is born anew Every moment dies too soon Does not matter if we are young or old we are anew and ancient too Welcoming you all to a new beginning 2012 d...

Image via Wikipedia She is 34. She looks like 54. You cannot get thinner than her. She is bare bones. She is household help. We mostly call her "काम वाली बाई "or "अम्मा " or "Aunty". She works in an apartment complex and lives nearby in a small house. She has raised two kids and helped them with education . Now they are young adults on verge of employment. She does work in three houses. She takes care of one of the house for the whole day. She has been doing it for the last three-four years. She has work ethics, is honest, does not demand a pay hike nor better working condition. She does not complaint about excess workload. She does her work, efficiently and regularly, everyday of her life. She simple takes what is given. She does not expect more, nor in words nor through indirect actions. She will come to your house at 8, 10, 12 and 18:00 to check if you are there in case you go out anywhere during the day. She is a true believer and has complete fa...