#13 Houses

Bhopal - 12th October 2021

Houses are like the hearts of people.

There are small huts for two.

For living in serenity and seclusion. Outside the usual chaos of life. We speak a different language, we find comfort in each other. And we are not concerned with what goes on the outside.

There are houses big enough for a joint family.

Kaka? Mama? All living together. We love all of them and they love us back. With a strong sense of belonging, nobody feels left out and that makes us a formidable team. We may not know the entire city, but the entire city knows about us.

Then there are apartments.

So many people that you'll have to count twice. The people the different - the apartment knows; it doesn't judge. We are separated by walls, but we are united by an address. We all make compromises, but the apartment is benevolent. It looks after everyone.

No house is made for everyone.

But all houses shelter the people inside from the storm outside.