The Vagary

Throughout the write-up:
A=Anonymous
F=A’s friend
(Over phone)

A : What do you think of XYZ’s (third friend) decision?

F : I didn’t get you..

A : I mean, do you think he’s right?

F : hhhmmm…..well….the coin has two sides. The dilemma of what to do and what not to, was troubling him. Even the phlegmatic wind had no effect. One part was saying to maintain
the candor n the other was suggesting to keep mum. A situation like this, where heart and mind become poles apart, is painful.

A : yeah….I met him a couple of days back. His soul seemed to be torn in two parts. He was sitting on the fence!!

F : Right. And today, we’re aware of his decision.

A : I wonder how people struggle through the odds and arrive at a conclusion!! And that too…..
(gets interrupted by F)

F : Sorry buddy, another call’s waiting. I’ll catch u later…..buh-bye!!

A : Okay….cya.
(Telecom disconnected. A yawns.)

A (to himself) : I wonder, I really wonder….how….zZ…..zzzzZZZZZ……I’m feeling sleepy…..it’s already 1 a.m. ….O’Lord , bless me!!....zzzZZZ.


( A is fast asleep)

Where am I going? It’s all dark here. I can’t see anyone. (Suddenly, the path brightens up resembling the arena of mind.) I had been here several times. I know this place. Yes,yes….I had been here before.

(There were some huge pillars forming a circle. They were : Humbleness, Selfishness, Love, Sadness, Attitude, Humour, Philanthropist, Anger, Betrayal, Boastfulness, Rebellion, Hatred, Happiness, Jealousy, Arrogance and Peace-the Queen, was at the centre. A was standing near the Queen.)

Oh, hello everyone!! I’ve travelled a long way…right from my heart to this brainy mesh. I need help to get out of the obfuscation. That’s why I’m at the other end of this jugular vein. My heart says something else and now the ball’s in your court. Help me!!

Humbleness : You are welcomed, sir. I think you should low-down yourself.

A (looking straight) : Right…..

Attitude (A is turning 90 deg to rt) : No, not at all. Why should you?? There’s no one superior to you. You are your own boss. Nobody can order you.

Humour (A , to the next rt one) : That’s right, no, that’s wrong. After all, Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Ha ha ha…

A : he he he …very true….

Selfishness (A turning 90 deg to left) : Oh, just shut up you ass!! Hey, listen to me. No need to think much. Just do whatever is in your favour. And enjoy your life.

A : But…..

Arrogance( A turns to rt. of humour) : I agree. At the end of the day, you are the only deserved candidate in the long run. You are presumptuous.

Philanthropist(A turns 180 deg) : What nonsense!! Pay attention here. These guys are leading you the wrong way. Life is for others. You should think of others before yourself, always.

(Anonymous is now feeling the real heat…..head’s spinning….)

Anger( A’s turning to left of previous) : I don’t want to hear anything hereafter. You just go for it. Give the situation a tight slap……tit for tat.

Betrayal( A turns to left of previous) : But no need to let the other person know. Keep a low profile, understand?

Love(A turns diametrically opposite) : Pyar deewana hota hai mastaana hota hai ; har khushi se, har ghum se, begaana hota hai…..

Sadness(A turns to left of Love) : I really pity your sight. But what can be done? Everything is so painful…no one to care.


Rebellion(A is turning to opp. Direction) : What rubbish!! Why to care when others don’t? You want what u wish and you have the right to do it your way. If not,give a punch…

A : But it’s wicked….

Boastfulness(A turns to rt. of previous) : Huh…now just end this commotion. I know the solution. A is very strong. No worries, no pains. Actually, never had one. Can tackle the problem as if it were a child’s play.

A : I don’t think so…

Hatred(A’s head movement towards rt.) : This is not the end. The world around you is insane. Don’t be compassionate or else you’ll end up being a loser. Keep a distance. No one is yours. Remember!!

(Anonymous’ neck is paining coz of the jerks)

Happiness(A turns to RHS) : No matter who you are and how you live. These things don’t bother people. They are not going to remember such daft things. The only thing they’ll remember is how you made them feel. Spread happiness all around and the world is yours and everything in it..

Jealousy(A turns to RHS) : If you are not getting anything, don’t let others enjoy. Snatch away everything you can….


A : How can I think….(interrupted)

Peace(A pays attention to the centre) : Silence everyone!! Listen child. These are bound to make you unstable. First attain your stability n then arrive at a decision. I suggest you to choose the dexterous among these . Make it stand if front of your heart. Weigh them. Go with the strongest. Wish you luck on your return journey.

Thanks a lot!! This was the path I came from. It’s bright. I can still see the way….Oh no, no, no….It has become dark again…..where’s the light??....I can’t see the way….where am I going??.......where am I????....whereeeeee???

ALARM : It’s morning! It’s morning! Wake up!! Good morning!!

A : What was that?? I’m OK…I’m fine…. What a dreamy reality!!
(gets up…rubs eyes, trying to see the sunlight coming through the window pane. Sits straight with hands joined, looking upwards..)

O’ Lord, thank you for this beautiful day. I don’t know whether there is going to be a situation like this in my life. But give me the courage to face it n emerge as a true winner. Amen.

Come on….get to work….yet another day….
There shall be showers of blessings……