The grey shades of light - Diwali thoughts
Scene 1 The Sun had vanished hours back but darkness is not successful yet to cast over the Kingdom. Their King and Queen are returning home after long 14 years. The entire kingdom is illuminated with lamps of different shapes, sizes and colours. The Royal couple walked in front of the procession. The entire city flocked on the street to have a glimpse at them. Tears of happiness rolled out while shouting "long live King an Queen". Singing and dancing they showered flowers all over. The soldiers cleared the way for the royal couple. Suddenly a kid sneaked through the barricade and ran towards the Queen, holding a piece of paper in his hand. The soldiers stopped and pulled him back. "Leave him" ordered the Queen. The little boy reached near her gave her the paper he was holding. She was surprised to see a picture of her neatly drawn on the paper. She held his hand and kissed on his forehead. The boy was not even born when she left the kingdom. She thou...