Isteson (2022)

At a bustling railway station, an elderly man with a weathered face and kind eyes recites the evocative poetry of Rabindranath Tagore. His voice, though frail, carries the deep emotion and beauty of Tagore's verses, weaving stories of love, loss, and hope. As he performs, a small crowd gathers, moved not only by the poetry but by the poignant situation of the old man. He shares that he is reciting Tagore's poems to earn money for his ailing wife, whose condition requires costly medication. As the train whistles and people come and go, listeners are touched deeply. Each person finds their own story reflected in the verses-one sees echoes of a lost romance, another a reminder of a cherished memory, and yet another finds solace in the themes of resilience and compassion. Inspired by the man's devotion and the universality of Tagore's words, the crowd donates generously. Through their contributions, they not only help the old man buy the medicine he needs but also feel a profound connection to their own lives and to each other. The station, usually a place of fleeting moments, becomes a sanctuary of shared humanity and poetic grace.