“Rower” by Santhosh Annabattula

Picture Credit: Pankaj Tottada

I am a rower
Living by my boat
Paddling through life,
Wading through the waters
Sometimes rough, sometimes smooth
I carry people as my own
Some on the shore, some lost in the water
I take them to safety
To the far bank ashore
I carry them with care,
Listening to their stories
Cherishing every moment together
I row against the current
Against wind and storm alike
To carry people as my own..

When I leave them ashore
Some bid a fond farewell
Some just give me a smile
Some nod and go on their way
And some never look back
But I do what I do best
And go back to the waters
With thoughts like ripples,
Many people I meet
Yet I am always alone
As no one stays behind.
I am a lonely rower
Paddling through life
Without a shore to reach
As the ripples ebb away
I retreat into the sunset
After a hard day’s work.

Team

1. Contributor:
   Santhosh Annabattula​​​​​​
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2. Photographer:
   Pankaj Tottada

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