The Elation Of Crying
When I first came to the Earth, I was given to a man with a white coat. Everyone was calling him a ‘Doctor’. He took me softly in his arms but out of a sudden, he started patting my back ruthlessly. I was shaken, and I cried. I didn’t know what sin I had committed that he hit me; I hadn’t even kicked him, like I used to kick my mother sometimes, when I was really mad at her.
When the first tear flew out of my eye and I whined, even my own parents were smiling! There was an atmosphere of rejoice in my family and not even one of them had scolded the ‘doctor’ for his actions. I was hurt. I cried even more after that insensitive behavior.
But soon, I was given to my mother, who was careful with me.
When the first tear flew out of my eye and I whined, even my own parents were smiling! There was an atmosphere of rejoice in my family and not even one of them had scolded the ‘doctor’ for his actions. I was hurt. I cried even more after that insensitive behavior.
But soon, I was given to my mother, who was careful with me.
Then I grew up and became a tiny girl who was independent enough to walk. I held pride in plodding without any help from the baby walker. I was not a baby anymore.
My parents told me one morning that we were going out to play and I was overjoyed! My mom dressed me in new but unusual clothes. They took me to a building which had the word ‘school’ engraved in it. Several kids were there wearing the same odd dress as mine. Abruptly, I saw a pleasant woman there who was referred to as my ‘teacher’ by my parents. She was overwhelmed with the temptation to play with me. Soon after I realized that my parents had forgotten me there and they came only after five hours to take me back. I cried and cried, thinking that I’ll never meet them again. The ‘teacher’ gave me candies and was always by my side till my parents came to pick me up from the ‘school’.
I don’t know why I was sent to that place every day after that incident. My parents never understood that the place wasn’t enjoyable for me, but I learnt to live with it.
My parents told me one morning that we were going out to play and I was overjoyed! My mom dressed me in new but unusual clothes. They took me to a building which had the word ‘school’ engraved in it. Several kids were there wearing the same odd dress as mine. Abruptly, I saw a pleasant woman there who was referred to as my ‘teacher’ by my parents. She was overwhelmed with the temptation to play with me. Soon after I realized that my parents had forgotten me there and they came only after five hours to take me back. I cried and cried, thinking that I’ll never meet them again. The ‘teacher’ gave me candies and was always by my side till my parents came to pick me up from the ‘school’.
I don’t know why I was sent to that place every day after that incident. My parents never understood that the place wasn’t enjoyable for me, but I learnt to live with it.
Later, I apprehended that the sacrifice of my tears on the first day of school had helped me acquire new friends and education at that place.
I developed further and became a teen. Like every other girl, I had a beauty that lived inside of me. I forgot to acknowledge my family for its sacrifices and care for me, and rather cried over betrayal and insults by the outsiders whom I trusted the most. I entered stress and cried myself to sleep almost every night. I thought what people would say about me and wept. I accused God that he didn’t love me but eventually, ended up at his feet asking for help. I whined because I had low grades, no true friends and serious regrets . I was emotionally detached from my family, who truly loved me.
Later, I perceived that the tears had made me stronger. They had caused maturity to originate in me and had helped me with the donation of knowledge of handling people and criticism.
After a few more years, I grew into a young office-going lady. I was an elegant women, who was at the pinnacles of her career. I still shed tears. I did so because I was scared, scared of the discrimination towards women. I was afraid of the ill treatment towards a lady by the society, the meaningless social obligations and the insecurity of the females around me. I was frightened that I could be harmed anytime while I was not at home. I was agitated by seeing the timidness that a girl would hold in front of the men, who were always out there like wild beasts. The men were never told to be cautious of anything in their life. They were as open as the sky and as free as a bird!
They made the women as obstructed as a bird locked in a cage! I cried because I thought I would be harmed, just like the many women who were being defiled, everyday.
They made the women as obstructed as a bird locked in a cage! I cried because I thought I would be harmed, just like the many women who were being defiled, everyday.
Later, I discerned that these tears caused by the face of truth had helped me to find out the wrong and gave me the strength to make it right. I was helped by giving out my fear in the form of glistening drops out of my eyes.
Soon, I was on the verge of true maturity when my family found me a handsome and worthy prince. He sure was my prince but my father still remained my king. I bid goodbye with tears to my family and walked down with my husband to his family. It was strange and nervous to get the thought of adapting to the lifestyle of people I was totally unaware of. My husband was with me always and supported me. I would cry sometimes, missing my family and feeling awkward with the several new duties that I had to fulfill without a fault.
Later, I discovered that the tears I had shed had helped me to gain two loving families instead of just one and also a man who would be by my side forever.
After some time, I was ready to become a mother. It made me edgy as it was a call of fresh responsibilities. I cried for I thought I couldn’t handle any more pressure. I was scared of the pain of bringing a baby into the world. My husband solaced me at that moment too, but he couldn’t stop my teardrops.
Afterwards, I found my tears were worth it. I had given life to an angel who lit up my world. Both my families loved me more for the gift.
I remembered my juvenescence and adolescence, I knew exactly what my daughter would be going through in the coming years. I dripped tears with the scare of anything happening to her. I wanted no harm to be caused to her. She was my life! I couldn’t bear the thought of her facing any problem.
Later, I realized that those tears had given me the strength to protect my kid from all that could hurt her. I had gained the power to help my daughter in avoiding the mistakes I had committed in my youth.
The time had arrived when I had to give up on my daughter whom I had nourished with care, wealth and unconditional love. It was the time she was leaving me to go and stay with the one she loved. I didn’t wish to stop her but desired for her to be with me. My kid, who had grown up, was getting married. This left my husband and me to each other’s mercy. I cried silently for my daughter was going to departure and the days of permanent residing with her were gone forever.
It wasn’t long before I realized that those teardrops had helped me to let go of my child to help her achieve every happiness that I had gained at my time. The smile on her face helped me to acknowledge the truth that letting go of her was a decision to cherish more than my memories with her.
One night, I saw the lifeless face of my husband. His heart wasn't throbbing like it always did at the sight of me. He didn't have the strength left to hold me. His eyes were long shut to admire my face. I cried my heart out for now there was no one who existed on Earth to stand by me. I felt like I wanted the sweet death too. I just wanted to go with him! I cried more than ever the cause being that I felt I was left alone.
The teardrops I had shed gave me the strength to help me stand on my own feet, the power to be strong and the might to handle everything on my own till my last breath. It gave me the will to make my last few days beneficial for myself and everyone who existed around me, to make right whatever I thought was wrong and to complete my last tasks.
Another dark night ended my this journey of tears and overcoming them. Surprisingly, I felt no pain when my soul was leaving my body. All that I felt was relief! I felt the relief of not backing down when misery struck my life, the satisfaction of getting up every time I fell to resume to my path, the ease of knowing that I had finally made my life productive and efficient, and moreover, I felt the elation of crying.
everyone gives reasons to smile,,,,, you gave to cry..... its really nice, also liked its style... : ) great writing. loved it...
ReplyDeleteYup, I wish that people cry their heart out and feel lighter :) Thanks for appreciating my piece :)
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