साझ (Evening)

Cozy late evenings engulf me  in a sense of calm and comfort. Soft music plays on my phone,  mingling with the distant hum of vehicles on the road. It's almost completely dark outside, the sun having set just a few minutes earlier.

So many different people walk by below my window, some in a hurry whereas some leisurely, without a care in the world. The older ladies of the neighborhood stand together, collecting the daily gossip with their evening teas. The little ones play various games, shouting and laughing, their eyes sparkle and the joy is visible in their faces. Some people exhale a sigh of relief, as they finally reach the comfort of their homes  after a long day at work. The local store owners sit outside their stores and light a fire to resist the evening chill.

Every single person has their own unique lives. I love the way I find solace in crafting my own interpretations of their lives, just sitting there on my window and gazing outside, as the sunset paints the sky a mesmerizing blend of different shades of orange.