IN A LITTLE WHILE

It was late at night. There was a man down the beach. He sat on the sand. The ocean was calm. The sky was clear. Everything was almost still.

He was exhausted. Just wanted to get over the busy life. He felt the cold sand beneath his feet. Relaxed and comforted by the moonlight and the soft breeze. Nobody was there. He needed this big space to breathe and to figure things out. His mind sailed away on to the ocean. Its been long... And it has been miles of sailing... The shore still seemed way too far. It would still be a long voyage. It was rough. He was caught in a storm. He knew there are more to come.

He was alone. Off the coast he was unaccompanied. He was a boy. Young and abandoned. It was long ago since he craved for attention... For guidance... He was like begging for love... He remembered his mom... When she carried him in her arms... Wrapped with warmth of love.. He was protected... As he opened his eyes and finally seen the world... There were saline drops... From his mom... She let go of him... Settled him on the ground... He was innocent... He just smiled... Mom on her knees and kissed her boy goodbye...

He was innocent of the world... Mom went away... There was dad... He went to his father. Looked up at him. Face saddened. He needed the comfort. He needed a home. At that very moment, tears fell from him... From the heart... He was a son... He was supposed to be in a family...

The house wasn't comfortable for him to dwell on.. He stayed outside but near the house... Through the windows he'd seen them... They were happy... He longed for the house that was once his home... The boy was about to leave... He will miss everything there... And everyone... Then he looked back... He was there... Dad was smiling at him... The boy was filled with joy... The smile showed love... Then dad turned on his back and walked away... The smile showed care. It meant love. But it also said "Bon Voyage"...

He closed his eyes and tears fell down on the sand. In a little while, he was away from harm... In a little while, he cried his heart out... In a little while, he realized he was still sailing.. And he has gone far.. And he was glad... He looked up the sky... Wished like every other man does... He hoped... He prayed... He stood... And went away... He was sure he won't be alone anymore...