Dear Sky,
It is impossible to miss you. Whenever and wherever we feel
like waving at you, all we have to do is either look upwards or walk few steps
to the window to do the same. So though I could have said all of this from my
window, it is not the same like writing long letters, hence I chose to do the
latter.
I am tempted to
compare you to a watchman. A watchman of the universe, observing every single
thing on the earth, how does it feel to look at all of us from above? Is it
boring to look at the same old landscape downstairs or is it fun to keep a tab
on all our activities? It must be interesting to observe how the mountains
behave, how the rainfall interacts, how the oceans flow and how the trees play
on land. I am sure even our actions and adventures must be entertaining you.
Looking at our crowded highways, and tall skyscrapers must be eventful because we
keep adding them practically, every now and then.
I adore your bright blue color. You seem to
have filed a patent for this color because we cannot talk about it without mentioning
your name. We associate you with the sky-blue color even though you change your
shades all through the day and during different seasons.
You play an extremely
important role in our existence on this planet. After all, you connect us with
the space above that can only be imagined through books (and through one man’s courageous
efforts to actually take us there!). You form a link between the sun and earth
which is the real basis of our life down here. How do you manage to handle such
a large empire? Spread all around the globe over every country, you have so
much of data about each one of us! You are nature’s big data server with
information about everything and everyone. I apologize for this data lingo, but
thanks to the new age concept of artificial intelligence and big-data, I just got
carried away.
On a series note,
you have no limits (in a good way!) We admire your vast area and limitless
extension that force us to say ‘Sky is the limit’. It comes handy when we begin
to doubt our abilities and potential. When one failed attempt drives us to disappointment,
we are inspired by your limitless extend. We treat you as a benchmark and
border, encouraging ourselves to keep going. Nothing can stop us from making
attempts when we believe everything is possible, but only if we stay determined
from within.
I know you do not say
any of this, but we are wired to use nature as an example. Your hidden messages
and meanings bring out the best in us, as nature has so much power to influence.
Touching the sky is a secret desire of every human being because it stands for
the ultimate victory and freedom. While it does not mean literally poking your
stomach, it stands for being free and courageous to achieve everything that is
desired. And yes, touching the window of an airplane does count because that is
the closet we can get to you!
I am always tempted
to ask this “Were you scared when we started flying around in big machines in
your territory?” You were used to birds doing the same thing but was it weird
to see our big aero planes wandering in your neighborhood? I don’t know about
you but we were extremely excited to be able to fly in the sky. And unknowingly,
this luxury of touching the sky soon turned into a normal mode to go from point
A to B because that is how far we reside today around the globe. It is fun to
see the way you look at us from above when everything looks so mini and tiny.
It gives me the feeling of being a giant though it lasts for a little while!
After all, they don’t say ‘On top of the world’ for nothing.
Your role is tough
and demanding. How does it feel to accommodate that hot and powerful sun in
your area? He looks scary, hot, angry and bossy though we look at him from miles
below. He is an integral part of the entire universe and you hold him for us. Apart
from all your usual responsibilities and tasks, I admire the fact that you are
so beautiful and inspirational. One look at your limitless stretch drives us to
some dreamland that looks much more peaceful than the chaotic earth around. I
adore your diverse patterns with clouds. How do your manage to arrange them
differently each time is beyond my understanding, but they form amazing
wallpapers on our screen. Your calm looks and stable existence inspire us
towards stability too. At times (or most of the times), it is necessary to just
think calmly without any extreme feelings to look at life in a clearer way.
That does not mean
you are always silent and quiet. There is some drama from your end too. Why do
you scare us with thunder storms and lightening attacks? And what is with that gloomy
look when you invite thick clouds and cover our sun? For a sun-loving person
like me, overcast sky is boring but that is fine for a few days. After all, you
need to change you looks too!
Talking about looks, your black outfit with
sparkling stars is truly amazing. Though it is just an evening outfit for you,
we have to make special arrangements to watch it through the act of ‘star-glazing’
from someplace far and remote. Thanks to our love and need for artificial lights,
excessive light pollution does not allow us to appreciate your natural lights
naturally. But, no amount of light pollution can take us away from the bright
light of moon. These stars and moon are part of our childhood stories, holding
lot of excitement and affection since then. When I look at my little nephew
calling out to your moon as his own uncle, it proves there is life in each one
of you too!
You protect us like
an elder- watching our acts and taking care of our life from up above. It must
be so taxing to take charge of the entire universe, yet appear bright and calm
every single day.
Until I touch you again
during my next flight - stay happy, bright, clear, smiling and loving. Do wave
at me from above, it feels good.
Yours lovingly,
A tiny-mini admirer
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