In a valley where winter had forsaken its usual allure, Hamad a youth, adorned in tattered attire, treaded cautiously with worn-out shoes. Tearful eyes beseeched the heavens, pleading for respite from rain or snow, dreading the toll it might take on his dilapidated footwear. Day after day, his earnest prayers echoed through the desolate landscape. The relentless winter persisted, the valley languished in drought, and Hamad’s plea resonated in the silence. Then, after a protracted wait, the heavens acquiesced. Snowflakes descended gracefully, followed by the coveted rain, breathing life into the arid land.
The relentless winter persisted, the valley languished in drought!
Amidst this transformative spectacle, a cadre of friends encircled Hamad, moved by his silent ordeal. Pooling their resources, they bestowed upon him a new pair of robust shoes. Gratitude overwhelmed Hamad as he stepped onto the freshly fallen snow, embracing not only the newfound warmth beneath his feet but also the enduring camaraderie that flourished in the heart of the winter’s embrace.
(The author is a freelancer. The views, opinions and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the author and aren’t necessarily in accord with the views of “Kashmir Horizon”.)
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