Boats in a Storm
Keyur Kapadia
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Boats in a storm
We are all navigating a storm, but not in the same boat.
The waves may capsize yours while gently rocking mine Or vice versa.
For some, quarantine is a moment of reflection, of re-connection. Easy, in flip flops, with a glass of whiskey in hand.
For others, this is a desperate crisis. Some experience it as loneliness and isolation.
Others a time of reconnection with family and friends.
Some lament the absence of a brand they love.
Others worry about bread for the weekend, or if the food will last a few more days
Some work in their "home office” while others have lost their homes and offices
We criticize those who break the quarantine but some have no choice, they have to pay the bills.
Others choose to escape to their country homes or favourite vacation destinations
Some have experienced the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it
And yet there are some who don't even believe this is a big deal
Many are getting vaccinated. Some have faith in God and miracles. Others lack faith in science
Some think the storm is passing, others think the worst is yet to come…
So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are in the same storm. How we perceive it depends on the boat we are on.
And when the storm passes, each of us will emerge, in our own way. Some stronger, some unscathed, some scarred, some on a stretcher, and some will not make it.
It is very important to see beyond our own experience
See beyond our politics, beyond religion, beyond race, beyond the nose on our faces
Do not underestimate the pain of others even if we do not feel it ourselves
Do not judge the good life of one nor condemn the choices of the other
Let us not judge the one who lacks, nor the one with possessions
We are all simply on different boats… …
Let’s navigate our routes with respect, empathy and responsibility.
More power and good wishes to you all. Let’s help each other. Its an entreaty from me to all that help people, even if you know they can never help you back…
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3yThank you Mr Kapadia for this poem. Good reminder to not judge...
Creative Broadcast Producer
3yMr. Kapedia -- I just wanted to thank you for this gift of a poem. I find myself, my family and friends in different boats on any given day. It is so comforting to know that on one of them there is a compassionate soul who is navigating the waters with us. Again, thank you.
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3yAs a former retired Marine Engineer sailor find your topic on " BOATS" extremely thought provoking and relevant to the present social turmoil India and the World is going through.In real life I am a survivor of a Cyclonic storm that our ship came across in the Bay of Bengal way back in 1984 .Yes we are all sailing in different boats.