I was given this picture made by Robin Molin-Bird’s Eye View by my friend from scribeforlove.wordpress.com, Zaza who always encourages and motivates me to write a poem from her beautiful Haikus and this time I have have written a small story seeing this picture. Hope my blogger friends would like the story of my imagination. It goes like this:
Sam and Dan were best friends and they had set out on a voyage to far off lands. One day the sea was very rough and there was a lot of turbulence with the waves lashing like mad on their small ship. They had no other chance but to land on an island, till the sea was again calm and composed. In all this storm and chaos, Sam could see a landmass from his binoculars and said to Dan, “I can very faintly see a kind of a land some distance away. We will go and drop anchor on the shores and wait for a few days till the storm clears out. Let us go and explore this place.” They landed on an unknown island that was not very big in size but from afar they could see the beauty of the place. The island abounded with tall trees, vegetation all over and lots of greenery, birds flying high in a congregation and a kind of peaceful sensation everywhere.
Since it was early morning, the whole island was basking in the beams of sunlight and the white cottony clouds were flowing in all their magnificence in the deep blue skies. They both were inquisitive as they had never been to such a magnificent place. They anchored their ship and came to the shore. As they walked further inside the island, they could see few houses that were similar built of two stories like a small neighborhood with a backyard garden where each family could grow their own plants. They could not see any cars nor buses plying anywhere around but only horse driven carriages and bicycles as a mode of transport. A life infused with beauty, connected to nature, vibrant with exuberant energy of every day wellness and built around a balmy feeling that really mattered to them.
The walkway too was kept neat and tidy. Early morning joggers could be seen in all their lovely outfits with a smile or a nod to passersby’s. There were small gardens growing beautiful trees of magnolias, sunflowers, tulips, jasmines, daffodils and many more wafting fragrances of perfumes everywhere. Nothing was kept in disarray. It looked as if this island was untouched by human technology and it’s so called environmental devastation.
They both were in for a big surprise and said to each other, “Wow! this island looks pretty different from others that we have seen during our travels. We have come across many places that are quite similar from where we live. There is so much human degradation, wars and ecological havoc caused by urbanization but this seems like an ideal location, untouched by nature. Come let us see if we can find someone who we can talk to and find out what is the secret behind this scenic beauty.” As they walked further they came across few fields where the sheep and goats were busy grazing on the tall grasses. There were small farms too where the local vegetables and fruits were being grown. The big trees were nicely trimmed to their perfection, with the cool breeze ruffling the green leaves falling all over the ground as a golden cover.
A nice lamp post was kept at the end of the street among the reddish leaves for the postman who would come twice a week on his bicycle to take any mail that was kept there and segregate it in his small office with a staff of five. On the top of the lamp post a crow was nicely basking and enjoying himself to his glory.
At the thoroughfare, they saw people sitting on benches with paper in their hands and having a light heart to heart with tiny tots playing besides them. There was a nice archaic shopping center that served everything under the sun and a small coffee shop serving delicious coffees and pastries to their choice. The roads were not very crowded except one or two carriages carrying passengers to and fro. Mostly the people of this island would be walking wherever they wanted to giving a nod or a big grin to passersby. There were no stress levels seen on anyone’s aura, all were smiling and living an enthused life.
They saw a man walking with his dog and they approached him and said, “Sir, if you do not mind, we would like to ask you about this beautiful place. We are seafarers who are on a voyage. We have seen many an island but have never come across such an extraordinary abode. There is a kind of positive energy in the environment. Everywhere we glance everything is kept in order. There is nothing amiss.”
The man very agreeably said, “It is completely alright. There are many travelers like you both who have by chance come on our island and they too find the place beautiful. Let us sit down and I will surely tell you a story behind this lovely island that you have come to.” He made both Sam and Dan comfortable on a garden chair and said, “In the olden days, a Great King who belonged to the Pavlova Dynasty owned the entire region as well as many small islands. This particular island abounded with fauna and flora, was a kind of a summer retreat and was his favorite from all his other possessions. It looked as if the Gods too were pleased and showered their choicest blessings on the island. There is abundance of beauty everywhere.
Whenever the burdens of managing his entire kingdom became too much, he would call one of his trusted man and tell him, “I am going on a vacation for a few days to my lovely island and I have realized how much more energized, attentive and happy I feel once I return back completely refreshed from my most prized island. I can then take on any challenges that come my way. A kind of calmness and being one with nature is felt in the surroundings. You have to see that no one comes to disturb me and I do not want to hear anything about my kingdom and how it is progressing. You manage and take care of whatever is happening in the empire. I can trust you implicitly.”
He would regularly take a vacation with his gorgeous Queen and children for a few days to rejuvenate himself and to enjoy this gorgeous panoramic beauty where there were natural springs, sweet singing of birds in a chorus, fragrances of cherry blossoms, tulips, drifting everywhere and the warmth of sun rays falling lightly in the months of summer. All these added to the kind of nature’s goings-on that support life. It was kept to his taste and from that time onward, many of his sons too came to this island of ours but none of them spoiled the very essence of the place. It was as fresh as a dewdrop that sits on a lotus leaf.” Sam and Dan then understood the special beauty of this island and till date the people had not let an inch of this place get spoilt. There was a sense of fellowship and happiness all around.
As soon as the sun set in all its golden rays and dusk settled, the small island took on a scenic beauty, silent and deep with everyone having an early dinner and tucking themselves in their cozy beds. All the charming archaic shops too would be closed and not a single soul would be staying awake in the deep of the night. Only the halogen lights gave a translucence kind of an atmosphere. The island was as quiet and peaceful as ever.
They both knew in their hearts of hearts, that they would never come across such an island of beauty. They had to leave, as their families waited for them back home. Once the sea was calm, they said their goodbyes to the wonderful people and boarded their ship with a heavy heart and went back on their voyage. Both stood silently observing the island from the deck as it faded away to a tiny speck. Each of them hoped, they could have stayed there for the rest of their lives and lived a simple life of love and harmony with the people of this island.
exactly how most traditional landowners lived, in harmony and peace with the land … our endless greed for material things seems to spoil our environment and ourselves … beautifully written Kamal and what a lovely picture 🙂
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Thanks so much for your kind words and yes Kate those days were so beautiful where we had not much of urbanization. The picture was too good also and apt.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Such a lovely story with a strong message Kamal. If only we respect nature, she will nurture us well and bless us with a beautiful and stress free life:) I pray that may realizes his folly and mends his ways.
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Thanks so much for your beautiful words, Radhika and I agree totally with u. Hope we all could live a life of natural beauty.😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Wonderful story and way of living. Maybe I can visit or move there? 🙂
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U know Brad we all could do that where there is no chaos or wars but brotherhood and joy and happiness. What say we all who love such life can go. Thanks so much for your motivating words. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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Yes we could. 🙂
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Beautiful story from a lovely prompt, the picture!! Well done, Kamal!! 🙂
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Thanks so much 😊😊 😊 Indira for your lovely words.
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Lovely! (K)
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Thanks 😊😊 😊 M.
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Kamal, what a mindful story you have created in the beauty of your pure imagination. Reading this, I believe we all can start to create a blissful place on our own, eventually it’s all up to us as long greed and violence doesn’t take us off from our path. “Minds together” from Cornelia
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Yes absolutely true and agree totally with your words, Cornelia and it is all our minds that play havoc with all of us. Hope we all could live a life of happiness and joy with each and everyone. Have a great day dear 😊 😊😊 😊
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Hello Kaimal, you’ve created an island space that every soul longs for, I think. If only they could have stayed … 🙂 xx
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Oh thanks so much for your lovely words, Selina. Same here even I was thinking like that but u see sometimes we need to go back from where we have come. Can’t leave responsibility also. 😊😊😊😊😊
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What a lovely story Kamal. It reminds me of my childhood but without the cars.
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Thanks 😊😊 😊 so much Brigid for your lovely words. It would be great not to have cars or these vehicles but just simple carriages and people walking on the roads.
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Yes, and lovely donkeys and horses that are well cared for…
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Yes absolutely and those were the days, Brigid. All was so good and everyone was well taken care of.
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Kamal, In present context your story sounds like a journey to dream world. I remember that till the age of 15 me and my siblings used to sleep on the terrace during summer. Sheets used to cool down under starry sky. Now every one sleeps by watching TV. I wonder how gradually we let things change 🤔
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Yes I completely agree with you, Deeksha when I used to go to my village too in my young days it would be just like the island I described. No noises at all simply peace and happiness. Thanks so much for your kind words ❤️♥️❤️
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Beautiful story! Enjoyed reading the descriptions of the island, I wish I could visit such a peaceful island. 🙂
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Thanks 😊 😊😊 dear Megala and I would love if we could go to this Island which is so beautiful and peaceful ❤️❤️
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Kamal, you paint a wonderful picture of life lived in complete harmony with nature, and I found myself on the idyllic island! Utter tranquility and peace …as the characters in your story left with a heavy heart … so do I! Perhaps it is within us to find that beauty in the world around us and more importantly to take the time to appreciate it, to fill our soul with the blessings of the natural world! 😀🌺
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Yes I completely agree with these wonderful words, dear Annika. We all wish for a world where we could live happily and joyfully with each and everyone where there are no disturbances and all live peacefully. Thanks so much Annika. Have a lovely day.
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Lovely Story, I must say you have mastered the art of describing!
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Thanks so much for your kind words. For sure will have a look at your blog.
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Beautiful story, such harmony and bliss.
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True and hope we could be in such a place of peace and harmony. Thanks Bella.
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Really nice story and a good job, you have done, my dear Kamal – I believe that many of us have a dream to meet peace, love, and harmony – an Island of bliss where our soul can freely breathe away from the sorrows of the everyday life. This story enfolds a small paradise in which one can live in peace and harmony.
Our everyday life is like a storm on the ocean of life in which we have to stand up to stress, ugly things that may come across us – there is no day without fighting – but this island of bliss, inside our head allows us to withdraw from the cruel reality to take a bath in our fantasy, to infuse happiness into the veins of our hearts.
Thank you for sharing this great story which has a deep background as well.
Be warmly embraced, love and light
Didi
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I am so happy and feel so nice to be receiving these wonderful comments my lovely friend, Didi. You know Didi I have written few short stories that I am going to publish into a new book known as Over a Warm Cup of Tea and it is good to know that my stories will be appreciated by so many people. My theme in my stories is all about being loving and kind towards each and everyone and that we are all One there is no separateness and no strife at all. Hope we could be all staying like brotherhood and harmony.
Welcome at all times and thanks for these wonderful words. Much love and light to you too. I am grateful to you always.
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So I wish much success for your new book, when publishing it 🙂
Yes, it is time to understand that we are all sitting in the same boat – brotherhood under the Fatherhood.
Enjoy your weekend dear friend 🙂
Didi
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Yes completely true all are One. Mostly in the month of December I will publish the book. Thanks dear.
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Thumbs up, dear friend 🙂
Didi
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beautiful story with a strong message. thank you.
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Lola 😊😊😊😊😊
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This really is a lovely, feel good story, Kamal. Sharing.
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Thanks so much dear Robbie and I too will publish a short story book in the month of December with God’s grace and am so happy that many of you’ll have liked my story.
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Such a wonderful story!!
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Thanks so much dear Lisa ❤️❣️🙏
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Sweet 🙂
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Thanks 😊😊 😊
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Beautiful story as always shared by you Kamal . Message given is truly to be respected and understand.
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Thanks so much dear Tanvir 😊 😊😊 😊 and am feeling so happy that u have liked the story. Hope we can stay in such a beautiful world of peace and happiness.
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So true. Undoubtedly your stories always meaningful and a pleasure to read Kamal
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Thanks dear Tanvir 😊 😊😊 😊 a pleasure to have u around. Much love and hugs to you.
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Loads of love and regards to you too Kamal
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Thanks my dear Tanvir 😊 😊😊 😊😊 😊
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I really enjoyed reading. It’s so beautiful.
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Thank you so much dear Romilia for your kind words.
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You are such a good story teller… love it
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Thanks for your appreciating my story, Denise. I am so happy you liked it.
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I love this picture! It is the way the world should be.
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True thanks a lot for your kind words and yes a world free from hatred
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Wow even I want to live there 😍😭
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Yes who would not love to stay in such a beautiful and positive place, Safoorah. Thanks so much for your valuable feedback.😊😊😊😊😊
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Reblogged this on scribeforlove.wordpress.com and commented:
So special – I must re-blog this outstanding story, especially to my “Writing Your Way Home” friends
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Thank you so much for your motivation and for rebloggin, Zaza. For sure 👍 👍👍 it would be a pleasure to have others too interested in reading the story that simply came from the lovely picture sent by u. Thanks a trillion.😊😊😊😊😊
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You are so welcome, proves my conviction that any type of art can inspire a story whether true or fictional. I hope my writing group will see this post and your talent.
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Thank you so much Zaza and I would love to join your group but am not being to do anything in this respect.
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Fully understand…we start again in March.
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Oh k let me know will participate 👍👍 👍
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I will, starts March 4, 2020.
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Thanks so much 😊😊 😊 Zaza
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