I - a Devil and a God

I am the Devil and the God, you will get to know me as what you see and seek from me. For the same Devil and same God lives in you, said Delli as he rose to leave the room. Martin was still thinking what to make of all that has happened since morning. "It is difficult times you see, you may go now", said Martin

These words of Delli had left a mark on Martin's thought. He is still thinking how should he be able to judge that what is right and true in the Devil or in the God; that he has to see and seek in his fellow men like Delli. Delli had been a good friend for all these many years and Martin knew him well, but never expected to have to go through this day, having to make decision that will so hugely alter his good friend's life and the very feeling of being solely responsible for this is making Martin unbearably uncomfortable.

When you wish happiness for a fellow human in pure mind, you actually wish to become that happiness yourself, the bearer of good news. But not here, Martin is in deep struggle within his thoughts and thinking's.   He wished Delli to be happy yet Martin is bearer of the bad news, a Devils act. He felt so lost and wanted to escape this moment, runaway to some place far and hide. Martin switched on the radio by his side and closed his eyes as he leaned back on his chair as far as it could go.

With a soft crackle the radio began to play some song he did not really care and it played for a while not sure how long for Martin was almost dreaming when the door opened and he heard his named called as if God himself was calling him, "Martin, wake up Martin I have something to tell you. Its important, I want to know your opinion". Martin slowly opened his eyed and saw Delli standing and smiling across the table. Hey, Martin as you know things has not been going down well with me here in this office, no matter how I try it was not happening. You know I am not lying. "What is it Delli? Tell me"- said Martin. I just got a call from an old friend who lives in South Africa and he offered me a job from near home. Its a decent job not great salary like here but its near home. What do you think, shall I go for it?

Martin was shocked and a strange happiness grew inside him that wanted to come out, burst out of him as if all his wishes fulfilled. But he only smiled, tried to be gentle and said, "Ah! Boy that will give me an opportunity to visit South Africa. I have never been out of this damn State of Texas for God sake!" Delli smiled and thanked Martin. "Anytime mate anytime, thank you Martin". As Delli left the room, Martin moved his hands around behind his head so as to rest in the most comfortable position that he can and leaned back again. This time smiling as he looked at the file on his table that contain the list of people to be laid-off  this week. Delli's name was on top. And as he leaned and closed his eyes with the biggest smile that he had the Radio played-


                                                       

How many roads must a man walk down

Before you call him a man?

Yes, ’n’ how many seas must a white dove sail

Before she sleeps in the sand?

Yes, ’n’ how many times must the cannonballs fly

Before they’re forever banned?

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

How many years can a mountain exist

Before it’s washed to the sea?

Yes, ’n’ how many years can some people exist

Before they’re allowed to be free?

Yes, ’n’ how many times can a man turn his head

Pretending he just doesn’t see?

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

The answer is blowin’ in the wind...