Happy New Year

Shiekh Tabish

I woke up to a morning peace. There was an unusual hush in the air. I thought, maybe, life has lost its rhythm today. But everything became clear once I peep outside the window. And there, a white blanket greeted my morning sight.

But it was not any other day. Everyone was shouting happy New Year! It is a new day of a new year. And then, my sibling barged into the room by saying: “Lets celebrate together without any fear.” But, I found nothing new. All I notice was snow instead of dew. I just looked at myself and thought of a resolution, but what about my laziness, it has no solution.

Solution often distracts the mounting menaces of mine. First thing first, and yes, it is no kidding. It was first snowfall that year when I went to meet my relatives in far off village. In the quiet ambiance out there, I found life full of footing. I couldn’t enjoy because patrolling party had just come for search. They left behind many assaults in the nearby neighbourhood before exiting from the scene. And since then, snow only creates awe in me, rather than uplifting my morale.

But anyways coming back to resolutions, I must say that I need to change my schedule. I can’t sit idle every day. While looking at the calendar, I thought, it has just six pages; but our life has many stages. Isn’t it?

Everyone has new hopes from this year. And I am no rebel in this regard. Those old pending resolutions are yet to see the light of the day. Just that, life had different plans and prospects for me. And like a sailor sailing in a tempest caught ocean, I often lost the grip over my handling. But then, before you conclude something wacko about me, tell me clear some airs:

365 days and counting, the race for life had just begun last year. In between, life unleashed certain unwanted forces. But when it was all happening, I was yet to comprehend life and its intricacies. After one year, some senses have ripened. Some wisdom has dawned. And yes, outlook to deal with life has altogether altered.

I had many moments that I can share. Bad things about past are no more. Thats why, my sibling suggested me, “enjoy this day on a sea shore.” Last year, was a mixed bag. You grow old. You are not a toy! Look everyone has greed. Isn’t it love that all we need? We should forget misfortune of previous years; let us all say cheers! Life gives you many turns; you got to live it up until it burns.

Last year, many issues many news lines; put a full stop and save many lives. It takes a minute to make ones day. You just have to smile, that is the only way. Now I think I should apply a pause, after all, it is a Happy New Year!

(Shiekh Tabish is pursuing her undergraduation in Journalism from Srinagar’s Women College)