My village is located along the sea
inlet of an island, where the climate
is generally cool.
Nature lovers relish the beautiful
environment of the heavenly
village where I live.
The weather conditions
in summer and winter make it a
popular talking point.
The market and school retain
the ambiance of village and are within
walking distance.
The fragrance of joss sticks
from the village temple
soothes the soul.
The village includes buildings
made with reddish-brown sandstone,
brick-red roads, and streetlights.
Inhabitants of the village are proud
of their plantation center, which
keeps export stock.
There are businessmen who live in
the village, few of whom have gone
abroad for business purposes.
I crossed many hurdles in childhood
and have tried to walk the path of life
following my heart and the values
I learned as a child in that village.
~Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar
New Delhi, India