At the park

I have come to this park after many days. There is a pleasant chill in the air. It is evening time. People are scattered in groups. There are senior citizens, ladies in groups, health conscious walkers, families, children and people like me, alone, capturing some "me time". At the centre of the park is a small lake. At one corner is a temple where some devotees are always to be found. There is one amphitheatre too where mostly youngsters gather and talk. Some equipment has been installed where people do exercises. In general, the park has been well maintained by the municipal corporation.

Sunday evenings tend to be gloomy as the weekend is about to end. One has to find ways to get around it. Either by watching a film or reading a book. This is the best part of the year as weather is cool for at least three months. From the month of March, heat begins to oppress. There is excess enthusiasm everywhere after two years of covid restrictions. Life is back to normal and is more valued than ever before.

Ravindra Shenolikar