~~~ till the top ~~~

I remember the story of this child.
He was shown few pictures of a mountain so far,
and told him that he has to climb it to achieve eternal bliss.

It started since the day he was born.
He was well trained in school, and college.
He knew very well what needs to be done during situations.

Now the day had come.
He wore his shoes, and started walking.
He was so dedicated that he would not stop for anything.

While walking, he met few people.
He made friendship with them.
He even got related with few.
They helped him along his way.

He faced the hot sun for few months.
Followed by heavy rains.
Followed by wind chills and snow storms.
But nothing affected his dedication.

After few years,
he finally reached till the top of the mountain.
and there he felt the eternal bliss.

Now ----

He looks back,
but he doesn't see any familiar faces.

He went to search for his friends,
but no one wants to talk to him anymore.

He went to his relatives,
but they don't respect him anymore.

so was his dedication a joke?
or is this pure jealousy against the dedication of a successful position?

- Saimish Desai