Reflections

A chance encounter gives the writer a fresh perspective on life…

- Anju Jain

Oh God, another lousy day at work!” I exclaimed as I sat down on the bench. There was an expansive and captivating view of the lake in front of me, but I was in no mood to admire it.

I heard an older woman's voice speak softly, “Hmm, looks like something went wrong.”

The voice sounded vaguely familiar, but I could not quite place it.

I muttered almost to myself, “Well, one day is just like other. I work hard, for the family for the kids, and they are all so ungrateful. Nobody seems to appreciate the hundred and one things that I juggle every day. And my nine to five job sucks. I wish I could fly like these birds, travel where I wanted and leave behind this dreary work.”