My Trip to Wisconsin

                          I have been reminded of how beautiful our planet is. During the Labor Day holiday, my wife and I went to Wisconsin to visit some of our friends. On our way, we drove through the countryside of Wisconsin. I saw acres and acres of corn and soy beans. For some, it might be just a land of isolation, but for me as I strolled through the countryside, I felt serene, peaceful, and joyous. How beautiful it is to be away from all the chaos of the city life; how beautiful it is to hear the birds chirp in the trees, and how beautiful to listen to the wind as it swept through the trees. In the night, the moonlight filled the skies. I was able to see crystal clear shimmering lights of the stars. The stars were shining bright and the moon has never been so bright. How it reminded me of my native place, Kerala. Although far away, being in the countryside makes me feel that I am right at home.

- Tony Alapatt