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Cruising Thoughts

Sriram Balasubramanian
SYNERGY

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A ship, when at Harbour, gets fuelled, loads cargo, and gets ready to sail out towards her next destination.

She has a Captain and crew who takes utmost care of her and her belongings. When she is ready for her voyage, the pilot boards the vessel and guides her safely out of the port waters.

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From fabulous city buildings to crowded streets around the port, she sets sail towards a dark, deep-sea filled with uncertainties. The Pilot disembarks, wishing her good luck on her voyage. She slowly sails out from a city filled with brightness towards the dark sea. She sails through choppy waters and heavy wind that rattles her body. A cold welcome to her from the deep dark seas accompanied by howling winds. Unterrified of the darkness, she sets her sight on twinkling stars as a ray of hope only to survive to see the daylight the next day.

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She gets battered, swayed, and toppled as the heavy seas are determined to rip her hull apart. All it takes is a small hole in the hull…

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