The treacherous mountains pass
The nonavailability of resources
took away his lady who was in pain.
While others cursed and fell victim of
the difficult route, their fate, their luck,
the grievous yet determined man
put his shoulder to the wheel to save
lives of everyone, who had given up.
The mean laugh of the onlookers and the
voices of those who called him demented
strengthened his courage and purpose,
making him an undaunted and steely man.
The task wasn’t easy, the way either .
The man continued to crave the path
with his little hammer and huge resolve
not for a year or two, but the brave man
won over all failures for twenty two years
to chisel the route, to fight the mountain.
The villagers in astonishment, with a guilt
awarded the man for always persevering
despite of all discouragement from them
for never underestimating any failure
for never underestimating his hard work
for never underestimating the difficulties,
by recognizing him as the mountain man.
This is in response to Drashith’s free writing challenge. The word given was underestimate. You can read more about the challenger here.
Underestimate immediately reminded me of a very very powerful story of a very hardworking man, Dashrath Manjhi, who was a poor laborer in a village in Bihar. When I read his story, I was much inspired. Although I have tried to pen down his story and courage, I would want you to read his story here. He was also awarded and a film is also made about him.
– Kritika Vashist
So powerful, Kritika!
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Thank you! 🙂
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quite an inspiration! Thank you for sharing this story! Michelle
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Thank you for reading, Michelle 🙂
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Wow, I loved how you narrated it!
It’s a very very inspiring story. I wasn’t able to believe it when I’d first heard it.
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Indeed it is. Thank you so much, Subhada! 🙂
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*shubhada! 😀
You’re welcome! 🙂
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Oops!
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An ode to hard work and perseverance. Thanks for posting this work, Kritika and the link to Dashrath Manjhi. Another mango for your fine work! 🙂
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Rob, Thank you. 🙂 My love for mangoes would make me write some good pieces ❤
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You’re welcome, Kritika. And as delicious as mangoes are, your writing skills are fine without them. However, I will gladly send many mangoes your way. 🙂
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You are as sweet as mangoes 😀
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💗💗💗💗 Thank you, Kritika! As are you!
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❤ _ ❤
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Thank you so much Kritika for writing about a true story in the writing challenge. What a powerful way to write about UNDERESTIMATE 🙂 It is outstanding !!
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I am glad that you liked it, Darshith. Thank you for the opportunity 🙂
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Great, how you managed that challenge!!!
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Thank you for your appreciation, Erika.
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You are very welcome, Kritika!
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This a beautiful…I like how he keeps on despite what others say and is victorious in the end.
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Thank you, Chris. I’m glad that you liked it. 🙂
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I followed the link to the story…incredible!
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Indeed it is!
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Hey I have nominated you for quote challenge , check it here:http://wp.me/p5trJ-po
I hope you accept the challenge and thank you!
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Thank you so much. I’ll acknowledge the challenge and post it soon 🙂
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Thank you!
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What an good inspiration! Some people have will power made of iron.
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Indeed.
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A poem filled with inspiration and motivation. He shut his ears to the voices and made it through. Beautiful one Kritika and thanks for following my blog ☺☺
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Thank you, Nicole. I liked your blog and the name as well 🙂 ❤
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😊😊😊 Thanks
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hey this was quite inspiring..
i have nominated you check it out here https://bedifferentbuddy.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/if-youre-a-quote-lover-2/
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