All I can say is "Thank You".

As I came across the bypass road of Samcholing – Khoshala, I came to realize that we forget the old highway that we used to travel and give no attention that it requires viz; annual maintenance, proper drainage system, potholes, clearing, etc. if the bypass was not constructed, that road shall be the only road that will reach us to our destination. I said “Thank you” as I cross the junction.

With the opening of the new bridge at Telegangchu, the old bridge lies above without care and it looks haunted. It was abandoned after serving its purpose. It stuck me to a feeling that it would have served thousands of vehicles and people reaching to the other side. When the new one was inaugurated with celebrations, no one dares to talk about the old bridge. Everyone was amazed at how beautiful the bridge was built by DNC without realizing, it was possible only because of the old bridge. Now, no one gives a shit to the point of even glancing at it. Whenever I pass by it, I look at it and remember the importance it has served and murmur “Thank You”.  

It took me to my olden days, when there wasn’t a motorable road to my village ‘Umling’. That time, we used to walk and used to avail the service of the boat at Moakhola and Taklaikhola. Before entering into it, I can see all the people praying for the safe ride and after reaching the other side of the shore, nobody looks back. I used to touch the boat before my departure and say “Thank You”. That had me develop the habit of thanking and continue to do so whenever I came across bridges, bypass roads, abandoned old structures, etc.

Today, I remember all those people that I have encountered in my 32 years of life and deeply wanna say “Thank You”. Thank you for meeting me, advising me, mending me, grooming me, teaching me, pushing me. I have met many wonderful people in my life and all have played important role in shaping me to this form. The gratitude I have for you all won’t be enough with the word “Thank You”. It means a lot and I am fortunate to have met you all. I love remembering you all and shall remember you all till I exist in this world. I miss you all badly.

Thank You.