Lost Cloud

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It was cold February. I had decided to take a walk along the seashore. It had been a while since I had spent some time alone near the seashore. I removed my shoes and held it in one hand and walked on the sand. The beach was isolated. However, the wind and the waves made it a point to give me company. Needless to say, I love their company. They do not voice in their opinion. They just go with the flow. Being with me but not interrupting me. They were like the best companions anyone could have.
Eventually, I reached the shore. The waves hitting the shore slowly reached my feet. The waves were cold and soothing. The sun was packing its rays to leave the horizon. As I stood there ready to bid goodbye sun for the day, I noticed a small chunk of cloud appearing at the scene out of nowhere. What is this cloud doing in this clear sky today? The beach has the power to always bring out my philosophical nature. Hence, I could not ignore the small cloud. Somehow, I was feeling sorry for the cloud. It did not have the power to hide the sun nor the ability to give rains to the land. It was like a lost cloud with nowhere to go, no direction to follow, just keep on floating into endless barren sky. I didn’t know if it will ever find his big brothers, his family with whom he would be able gel with. What will he do all alone in an open sky? What is the point of existing when you don’t have reason for living?
I kept looking at the lost cloud and raised one hand trying to touch it and comfort it.
“Don’t worry, I am fine” came a heavenly voice out of nowhere. I looked around to see no one. I looked at the lost cloud again.
“It’s me”
I gave a confused look at the lost cloud and asked “Is it you?”
“Yes” it chuckled and said “It’s me”
“Are you lost?” I asked it with concern
“No, I am not lost”
“Then why are you alone?”
“Even you are alone. Are you lost?”
“No. But it was my decision to be alone”
“Well then it was my decision to be a lone traveler”
“Where are you going now?”
“To find my destiny”
“Do you know the way?”
“Finding way is not my job, floating though is my job”
“Do you think you will find your destiny one or the other day if you keep floating?”
“Yes…”
“Good” a slight smile appeared on my face.
“I don’t think you always speak to human beings. Do you?” I asked it curiously
“No... But you compelled me to do so”
I giggled and said “I was just worried”
“I know. Thanks for caring”
“You’re welcome”
“What?” came a voice from behind.
I turned around to see my friend.
“What are you doing here?” I queried
“Who are you talking to?” she questioned back
“To that cloud” I smiled and pointed at the cloud.
She looked at me as if I have lost my mind.
“Are you alright?”
“Yes, I am. I was just worried for that cloud. But he says he is fine and he will find his destiny” I calmly said
“Oh yeah and what else did it say?”
“Let’s go home. I will tell you rest of the story on our way back”
“We need to see a doc first” she teased
I giggled on her comment and walked with her back home.
I turned around to see the lost cloud that was not really lost and smiled at it. 

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