The Keekar Trees

During this time, 20 years ago, I came to a city known for its rich history, dreams, a race against time, a superfast pace, and people...

I remember faintly the Keekar trees passing by through the train window, which gave the indication that we were now close. 

A city where people came to be someone, to build a life that means something.

I came with a small dream to study, absolutely no idea what I wanted to become.

It was a scape route for me from the comfort of my home.

All I knew was that I wanted to be independent, live on my own.

I started my journey of becoming...

Today, 20 years later, I saw the Keekar trees again. This time from a different window. In the peripheries of the same city, which helped me realise who I am. 

But, it's different

20 years back, when I saw them, I was looking at a future unknown

Now I'm looking backwards

Grateful to the roads travelled and to all the people who walked alongside

This city taught me resilience

To find certainty in the uncertain

It gave me courage

And, a deeper understanding of who I am