There is this old gentleman who’s the chowkidar of the Institute I work in. He’s a taciturn, helpful fellow who’s Omnipresent in my opinion. Almost anyone and everyone needs him for one thing or the other and he’s always there carrying out whatever instruction has been freshly issued to him. He’s the first person I see when I reach the Institute and the last one on my way out at the end of the day.
Not only does he carry out his duties during the working days, he is also there whenever the occasional packages are dropped off during holidays and vacations. Sometimes I wonder what we would all do if he wasnt there in the first place.
He gifted me a plant when I was moving to my new house and used to unfailingly bring me my tea every morning at 11 am sharp, that is before the Institute decided we had enough of free tea and should henceforth get our cuppa coffee from the vending machine.
I like the way his face breaks into a toothy grin whenever we share a joke; the wrinkles on his face accentuating the years which took a toll on him. I admire his perseverance and his dedication to doing his job the best possible way he can. I am yet to take a leaf out of his book for the better though.
I can distinctly visualize his face!
Reminds me of a guard in my last organization. Younger than this old gentleman, but definitely on his way there.
Social balance is what such gentlemen help us achieve…kudos!
Yep. Well said