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The Thirsty Hermit

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  Sam, a mountaineer, reached a mountain cave during one of his climbs. He looked around but the cave looked uninhabited. As he was about to turn around, he saw a hermit walking towards him. The hermit acknowledged Sam and went into the cave. Sam followed him in. "Hi, I don't mean to intrude, I'm just a traveller", said Sam.  "So am I", said the hermit. "Oh! I thought you live here; you are so well acquainted with this cave". "Oh yes, I do live here", replied the hermit. "You just said...", Sam had just begun when the hermit interrupted, "I meant this world, this life. I am just a traveller here", smiled the hermit. "So, how may I help you?"  "I'm thirsty", replied Sam.  "So am I!" exclaimed the hermit, "there's water in the jar over there. You may drink from it", he added.  Sam drank till he quenched his thirst. He then turned to offer some water to the h...

The Sun, The Moon and The Evening Sky

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 *The Sun, the Moon and The Evening Sky* The Moon showed up in the evening sky, The Sun still hovering above the horizon,  Waiting to catch a glimpse of the moon,  Before it bid adieu to the day,  Like lovers, they stared at each other,  The Moon glowing brighter every minute,  The burning Sun, now just an orange blush,  Though destiny has it, that they will never meet,  They stared at each other for as long as they could,  With a promise to meet again the next day,  The Sun vanished over the horizon,  The Moon shining bright through the night,  Out of Joy, having caught a glimpse of its love.