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THROUGH THE DARK DAYS OF MY LIFE...

n Ancy K Jose

eople all over the world are extremely fearful and disparaged by the great
Ppandemic - “COVID 19”, the invisible enemy. As it kills the entire world
silently, it affects my life also, in a very long span of 40 days in a hostel room
without companions. It was my first really uncomfortable experience, which
suffocates me all day and night. The long 40 days without companions, sitting
idly and with nothing to do, nowhere to go, no one to talk was like a Sisyphean
labour for me.
From March 24th, the world turned upside down. I missed having proper
food, electricity, internet but the worst part was missing my family. I was like a
caged bird, as the poets and writers describe in their works. However, in these
days I came to know that even I can survive without electronic gadgets and
internet.

As a human being, whatever the situation is, a companion is must for all to
share one’s trials and tribulations. Unexpected things happened, like the closure
of colleges, public transport and everything else. And I was trapped. No clarity
was provided regarding exams, classes and the reopening of our department.
I had no one to approach. The only thing that consoled me was the phone calls
made my parents, friends, teachers and relatives. And I was struck in my room
and I was praying the entire day even though the churches were closed as per
the government rules.
Even though I was not quarantined due to disease, my situation seems so.
And yet, after 40 days of confinement, my father came to escort me back
home. The sun seemed to shine more brightly and I looked upon him with a kind
of love I had never felt before. After I understood that nothing worth more
than the blessing to see the world outside the four walls. I am now happily
spending my whole day with my family without having much concern and tension
(except that of exams.)
The network issue is the main problem that I am suffering now, but I am
thankful to my friends and neighbours who care me and have a great concern
on my studies. My neighbors help me not to miss my online classes as do my
parents. My beloved teachers are very understanding, even though we couldn’t
meet each other. They are trying to reach everyone, enquiring the issues,
trying to find solutions and all. They are ready to extend their helping hand as
always. This period of pandemic is a crucial period of my lifetime. And I would
really like to appreciate and thank our government for the valuable decisions
and precautions they are undertaking for the smooth and comfortable life of
their people. I only wish that the Almighty cure the world and heal the wounds
marked by this pandemic.

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