Going through three security checks and two metal detectors, I made my way into the highly scrutinized airport. The only thing I did not take of while frisking was my skin, the security men were kind enough to let it go with me inside. Went to collect my boarding pass and the lady at the counter had an amazingly horrible accent where she would stretch every last alphabet of word and it became almost impossible for me to communicate with her. Somewhere I had read, “Smile, it helps” and did the same. But what I did not realize while I was all smiling and nothing that the flight was late by four hours and it was too late for me to even ask why?
Not knowing what to do, I checked out a few books in the book store, grab a cup of coffee that cost me 75 bucks and a muffin which had no silver or golden covering but still was worth 175 bucks. They first make you feel ashamed of yourself by the way they frisk and then serve you the worst food at the best prices – that is marketing fellas!
With CCTV cameras everywhere and dozens of security men around, it looked no less than an army bunker. I could relate to it more given the fact I saw myself growing up amidst such scenarios. There was an eye on every movement for every moment.
In the middle of this hustle bustle, a moth got attracted to the white sparkling lights and came inside the airport. The moth bypassed the three security checks, two metal detectors and an X-ray machine and made all these things look like worthless. Unlike me, he needed no ID proof or a ticket to reach to this place. Unaware of this highly scrutinized place, he was in his own happy mood running from one light to another. He was there just to die in the way nature meant it to or they way it is supposed to be.
Suddenly, a security man saw this moth running from here to there and started chasing him. He collected a few more men and they decided to run after the moth. The got all kinds of sprays and long sticks to take him out of the place. The moth kept on running from here and there wondering why they are chasing him. He wanted to tell them that he meant no harm to anyone, that he is anyways going to die in the next few hours. But he was not even given a chance to explain anything and soon everything was on alert. He was immediately labeled as an “outsider” who was a threat to “everyone”. Even when I tried to help the moth, I too was looked upon as a “threat” too and hence, I backed out.
Everyone knew what was happening but no one wanted to interfere, because we don’t care for others. In spite of being harmless, this creature was brought down by the security men and killed mercilessly and all stood there just watching. The officer in charge had all praises for his security team and everyone around applauded for the efforts being made to destroy this undamaging creature brutally. Inside our hearts we know what the truth is but the system has left has shallow. We need to wake up before it is too late . . .
According to Mamkol, “React before the reaction leaves you dead”.
