Good news had eluded me for quite some time now....whether it was the first term grades that came out or the sheer efforts to reconcile with estranged friends, i was offered neither hope nor approval....Obviously, it felt bad..... it felt desperate!

Today, however, things commenced on a happy note ... as if to bring me triumph after a period of strife!

"Ananddoh..." somebody shouted from the back, as i was about to enter the college library...

I looked back to find the Dean waving at me...

"Good morning, sir" I beamed him a cheerful greeting!

"I liked it," he replied pleasantly, "those lines were beautiful"

"Which lines, sir?" i asked him.....knowing already he was referring to the poetry i had written for my blog, and which i had mailed him for getting a review...Perhaps, i wanted to make sure... or may be, after a week of disenchantment, i just wanted to hear some sweet talk, in recognition of my skill!
Don't laugh... There's a child in every human, which loves being flattered... not the vain blandish that conceals some motive, but plain, artless appreciation...And thus, i would have him say that, again!

"Your writing on love was nice..." he said that again, adding that he got reminded of Lewis's writings on "Four Lovs"...

Hmmm, now this was really encouraging!

"Really, sir?" i asked him again....this time, genuinely wanting to know...

"You need to read it...He, too, has explored love in many horizons."

"I would, sir"..."Thank you... im glad you liked it.."

He responded with an endearing smile..He always does...A man of few words, it is his gestures that speak for him..
and they always bespeak the gentleman that he is!

Now, i have to head for a placement meeting....so i would only precisely mention that the Elective teacher, too, was overtly nice today..Not only did she give me a good grade, she told me my performance had been commendable.. It feels good!

Glad tidings, that these good things had to happen on a day when i plan to chill out and shop!